A First Look at Communication Theory

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Summary: Very useful and practical textbook!
Review: I used an earlier edition while in graduate school and found it very helpful. Griffin has boiled down and concisely described about 30 or so communication theories. What's more, he does so in practical terms and concepts that college students can easily grasp and apply. While I believe that this text is more applicable to the undergrad than grad student, it is an excellent reference and text. As a professor of communication, I now use it in my undergrad courses on communication theory.

And by the way, what's all this [stuff] about liberals and communications??? I am a liberal (bleeding heart variety, and proud of it), I teach communication, and I think the book is valuable, candid, and balanced....

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Summary: terribly overpriced
Review: The information that is in this book is good but it is way overpriced. I could get the same amount of information in anthor book for 30 dollars cheaper.

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Summary: Liberal haters of truth, don't read this book
Review: This is a wonderful text that looks only at the truthfulness of communication theory. The author rightfully gives all of the information on haywire stances on communication that are praised in liberal society.

Each theory is well-covered and explained. The author takes the hardest and most complex of modern communication theories and makes them understandable, and able to be remembered.