Updated "Second Look" citations in each chapter reflect recent research.
Contains one-chapter/one-theory organization to help students process different theories and theorists without being overwhelmed.
Author-written companion Web site, www.afirstlook.com offers chapters that address additional theories besides the 32 included in this edition. The site's feature film section lists additional films that illustrate communication theories and identifies start and stop time of clips for classroom use.
The end-of-chapter "Conversations" sections present a brief overview of the relevant Conversations with Communication Theorists interview, which can be seen at www.mhhe.com/griffin7e or at www.afirstlook.com.
The 32 theories reflect a mix of foundational and recent scholarship and strike a balance of scientific and interpretive approaches.
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