Theories of Communication
Theories of Communication

Author: Armand Mattelart

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 1998-07

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9781446232446

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This textbook provides students with a concise introduction to the development of communication theory. Written in an engaging style, it offers an account of the development of all the major theoretical approaches in communication and media studies. The book summarizes clearly and methodically the range of existing theories; explains how and why the diverse currents and schools of thought emerged; and contextualizes all the major approaches, including those of cultural studies and political economy, in their historical, social and intellectual setting. Theories of Communication is an essential text for all students of media, communication and cultural studies. It will also be welcomed by anyone seeking to understand the changes that have accompanied the rise of the so-called information society'.

Introduction aux théories de la communication
Introduction aux théories de la communication

Author: Jean-Pierre Meunier

Publisher: Armando Editore

Published: 2010-01-12

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 9782804160449

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Les messages médiatisés (oraux, écrits ou visuels) sont des discours sociaux au sens fort du terme. Enracinés dans la pratique sociale, ils déterminent, au-delà de leur sens, des rôles et des positions, cristallisent des attentes autant qu’ils induisent des modes de représentation et d’accès à la connaissance. Comment alors appréhender ces messages, à partir de la spécificité des signes qui les composent ? Comment ceux-ci s’organisent-ils, comment interagissent-ils au sein d’un message et quelles sont les conduites affectives, relationnelles, cognitives qu’ils engendrent ? C’est à ces questions que répondent les auteurs en s’appuyant sur les acquis des théories de la communication. Plus qu’un ouvrage de vulgarisation et de synthèse, Introduction aux théories de la communication pose un regard neuf sur les messages audio-scripto-visuels et entreprend de les analyser. Il intéressera particulièrement les enseignants, les pédagogues et les chercheurs soucieux de développer l’usage socio-éducatif et pédagogique des médias. Ils trouveront ici une contribution à l’effort théorique qu’ils réclament.

Using Communication Theory
Using Communication Theory

Author: Swen Windahl

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 1992-01-09

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780803984318

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This broad-ranging textbook provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to using communication theory in real-life communication activities. Planned communication, both interpersonal and through the mass media, is a standard facet of modern life. It is as evident in public health campaigns on smoking, drugs or AIDS as in commercial advertising and public relations. This textbook outlines how such communication can be informed by an understanding of the theories of communication that have evolved over the last thirty years. How are ideas diffused through the mass media and other channels of communication? How does the audience read a message? What is known about the impact of different ways of handling a communication ca