Anyone who wishes to pursue a career in communication with groups needs this comprehensive book on the theories behind communication. This volume provides practical, engaging overviews of over 42 different theories that readers will need to be aware of if they are pursuing this serious field. The authors, established writers and scholars who are known as "the park rangers of communication theory", have provided a user-friendly tour. Accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive, this volume will prove a valuable addition to the literature on the subject. Those involved in communication careers.

Understanding Communication Theory: The Communicative Forces for Human Action

Politics & Social Sciences

Cragan, John F.

Shields, Donald C.

Social Sciences

Pearson

This text features comprehensive treatment of small group theory and discussion methods. It teaches practical communication skills with balance of theory, practice, and case studies. The 4th edition includes sections on focus groups, interpersonal communication in small groups, and group problem solving.

Communication in Small Groups: Theory, Process, Skills

Literature & Fiction

Wright, David W.

Dramas & Plays

Wadsworth Publishing

Communication in small group discussions: An integrated approach

West Pub. Co.

A well-respected entry in the field, the authors balance theory and processes with skill development. The authors are active in the field, giving presentations and speeches at the regional and national level.

This well-respected text balances theory and processes with skill development. The authors are active researchers, lecturers, and communication consultants. They draw on their experiences to provide students with a clear introduction to the study of small group communication. Communication in Small Groups puts theory and research into practice. A primary objective is to discuss small group communication theory and research in a way that allows the reader to apply concepts and principles to the process of communication when working as a member of a team.

Communication in Small Groups: Theory, Process, and Skills (with InfoTrac) (The Wadsworth Series in Speech Communication)

Kasch, Chris R.

Cengage Learning'

Communication in small group discussions: A case study approach

This volume presents a metatheory for explaining communication theories. Three communication paradigms are identified (symbolic, relational and rational) and three theories are examined - Bormann's Symbolic Convergence Theory, Burke's Dramatism Theory and Fisher's Narrative Theory.

Symbolic Theories in Applied Communication Research: Bormann, Burke, and Fisher

Hampton Pr

The SCA Program in Applied Communication supports the Speech Communication Association mission of promoting the study, criticism, research, teaching, and application of artistic, humanistic, and scientific principles of communication. Specifically, the goal of this publication program is to develop and innovative, theoretically informed, and socially relevant body of scholarly works that examine a wide range of applied communication topics. Each publication clearly demonstrates the value of human communication in addressing serious social issues and challenges. In this book we present a methatheory for explaining communication theories. We identify three communication paradigms: Symbolic, Relational and Rational. The book focuses on three theories contributing to the Symbolic Paradigm constellation of theories: Bormann's Symbolic Convergence Theory, Burke's Dramatist Theory and Fisher's Narrative Theory.

Hampton Press

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Understanding Communication Theory: The Communicative Forces for Human Action

Communication in Small Groups: Theory, Process, Skills

Communication in small group discussions: An integrated approach

Communication in Small Groups: Theory, Process, Skills

Communication in Small Groups: Theory, Process, and Skills (with InfoTrac) (The Wadsworth Series in Speech Communication)

Communication in small group discussions: A case study approach

Symbolic Theories in Applied Communication Research: Bormann, Burke, and Fisher

Symbolic Theories in Applied Communication Research: Bormann, Burke, and Fisher