Infante, Dominic A. Building communication theory / [electronic resource] / Dominic A. Infante, Andrew S. Rancer, Deanna F. Womack.. — 3rd ed.. — Prospect Heights, Ill. : : Waveland Press,, c1997.. — xix, 577 p. : : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Theory building in communication -- Introduction to studying communication -- Points of view about theory -- Covering laws, human action and systems perspectives -- Theory building in major approaches to communication -- Trait approaches -- Persuasion approaches -- Verbal behavior approaches -- Nonverbal behavior approaches -- Theory building in communication contexts -- Interpersonal contexts -- Group contexts -- Organizational contexts -- Mass media contexts -- Intercultural contexts -- Building comunication theory in applied contexts -- Conclusion.