A Survey of Scientific Communication Theory
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A Survey of Scientific Communication Theory

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A Survey of Scientific Communication Theory

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This detailed survey of present-day scientific communication theory rejects the outmoded «levels» organizational scheme in favor of a system based on the underlying model and fundamental explanatory principle each theory presupposes. In doing so it shows the fundamental similarities among all communication-relevant contexts. Most theories included in the book are causal in nature, derived from one of three underlying models: message production, message reception, or interactive. A few theories take on a functional form, sometimes in dialectic or systemic versions. An introductory chapter describes what is meant by scientific explanation, how that concept is instantiated in scientific communication theory, and delineates the three causal models prevalent in these theories. A useful resource for scholars, this book is suitable for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in communication theory.

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Publisher
Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
Year
2016
ISBN
9781453918425
Edition
1
Topic
Languages & Linguistics
Subtopic
Communication Studies
Index
Languages & Linguistics

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Preface
  4. Chapter 1 The Foundations of Scientific Communication Theory
  5. Chapter 2 Hedonistic-Driven Message Reception Theories
  6. Chapter 3 Hedonistic-Driven Interactional Theories
  7. Chapter 4 Understanding-Driven Message Reception Theories
  8. Chapter 5 Understanding-Driven Interactional Theories
  9. Chapter 6 Cognitive Consistency-Driven Message Reception Theories
  10. Chapter 7 Other Need-Based Theories
  11. Chapter 8 Goal-Driven Message Production Theories
  12. Chapter 9 Other Goal-Directed Theories
  13. Chapter 10 Functional Theories
  14. Final Thoughts
  15. References
  16. Index