Communication as … Perspectives on Theory
Communication as … Perspectives on Theory by Gregory J. Shepherd, published by SAGE Publications on June 15, 2005, presents a collection of 27 essays that delve into various theories of communication. This edition, comprising 296 pages, features contributions from leading scholars who each offer distinct perspectives on the nature and function of communication theory, aiming to bridge traditional divisions within the field.
Readers will find a diverse exploration of communication theory through brief and argumentative essays that advocate for specific viewpoints. The collection emphasizes the benefits of these perspectives, encouraging a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in communication studies. With its focus on Language Arts and Disciplines, this book serves as a significant resource for those interested in the theoretical underpinnings of communication.
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In Communication as…: Perspectives on Theory, editors Gregory J. Shepherd, Jeffrey St. John, and Ted Striphas bring together a collection of 27 essays that explores the wide range of theorizing about communication, cutting across all lines of traditional division in the field. The essays in this text are written by leading scholars in the field of communication theory, with each scholar employing a particular stance or perspective on what communication theory is and how it functions. In essays that are brief, argumentative, and forceful, the scholars propose their perspective as a primary or essential way of viewing communication with decided benefits over other views.
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