A First Look at Communication TheoryPraised for its clear prose and straightforward presentation, 'A First Look at Communication Theory' uses a one theory per chapter approach, and makes extensive use of examples to help make the theory come alive for students. |
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What Makes an Interpretive Theory Good? | 44 |
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