Introducing Communication Theory: Analysis and Application, 3/e
Richard L. West,
University of Southern Maine-Portland Lynn H. Turner,
Marquette University
ISBN: 0073135615 Copyright year: 2007
What's New
Theory at at Glance boxes in the theory-specific chapters summarize each theory in 3 or 4 sentences to aid basic student understanding.
Expanded References section at the end of each chapter provide annotated references of key works related to the chapter discussion.
Theory Into Practice (TIP) boxes in each chapter, which previously highlighted practical cases for each theory, now highlight students' ideas and practical uses for each theory in their own words.
"The Theory Connection" boxes from the 2nd edition have been removed from the text and will appear on the book's Web site.
Critique and Closing sections at the end of each chapter have been revised to incorporate the authors' 7 criteria for assessment set forth in Chapter 3.
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