The handbook of communication science (Sage, 2010)
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Part 1: Overview: Chapter 1: What is Communication Science? -- Chapter 2: A Historical Overview of Research in Communication Science -- Chapter 3: Alternative Approaches to Theorizing in Communication Science -- Chapter 4: Alternative Methodological Approaches to Communication Science -- Part 2: Communication Codes: Chapter 5: Language and Communication -- Chapter 6: Nonverbal Communication Theories of Interaction Adaptation -- Part 3: Fundamental Processes: Chapter 7: Message Production Processes -- Chapter 8: Message Processing -- Chapter 9: The Nature of Interpersonal Communication: A Message-Centered Approach -- Chapter 10: Theoretical Developments in Organizational Communication Research -- Chapter 11: Levels of Analysis and Communication Science -- Part 4: Functions: Chapter 12: Persuasion -- Chapter 13: Seeking and Resisting Compliance -- Chapter 14: Social Influence in Groups and Organizations -- Chapter 15: Mass Media Effects -- Chapter 16: Interpersonal Conflict -- Chapter 17: Intergroup Conflict -- Chapter 18: Bargaining and Negotiation -- Chapter 19: Establishing and Maintaining Relationships -- Chapter 20: Media Entertainment -- Chapter 21: The Social Matrix of Emotion Expression and Regulation -- Chapter 22: Group Decision Making -- Part 5: Communication Contexts -- Chapter 23: Interpersonal Dimensions of Health Communication -- Chapter 24: Communication Campaigns -- Chapter 25: Political Communication -- Chapter 26: Intercultural Communication -- Chapter 27: The Scientific Investigation of Marital and Family Communication -- Chapter 28: Computer-Mediated Communication -- Chapter 29: Human-Computer Interaction
The opening chapters of this work address the methods of research and the history of the field of communication science. In subsequent parts, the authors examine the levels of analysis in communication, the functions of communication, and the contexts in which communication occurs