Rethinking Communication: Volume 1: Paradigm Issues

Rethinking Communication: Volume 1: Paradigm Issues
ISBN-10
0803930291
ISBN-13
9780803930292
Series
Rethinking Communication
Category
Language Arts & Disciplines / Communication Studies
Pages
240
Language
English
Published
1989-03-01
Publisher
SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Author
International Communication Association

Description

Paradigm Issues demonstrates the notion that genuine dialogue between communication theorists of vastly different political, theoretical and epistemological perspectives helps to clarify issues of debate and give shape to the development of communication as a discipline. Thus each of the authors of the opening chapters of this volume -- who include Anthony Giddens and Stuart Hall -- articulate a view of the crucial issues communication must face and a position in relation to those issues. Thoughtful commentaries follow from 25 established scholars, representing the widest possible range of commitments, backgrounds, theoretical and political preferences. The volume does not give concrete resolutions to predicaments in

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