A First Look at Communication Theory

The 11th edition of A First Look at Communication Theory encourages  students who are encountering the field for the first time to tackle  theories without fear. The authors’ conversational style and relevant  examples keep complex theories within the grasp of first-time theory  students. They introduce over 30 diverse theories that are a mix of  foundational and recent scholarship and, with the benefit of numerous  examples and connections to pop culture, help students apply them to  their own lives.

The discrete presentation of the theories  ensures a well-rounded understanding of each while promoting integrative  thinking and facilitating the ability of instructors to skip or  rearrange their presentation. The broad selection of theories-from the  classics to the cutting edge-ensures that students have a solid  foundation with which to begin understanding the relationships between  theories.