Jul 312012
Communication: A Critical/Cultural Introduction
Designed for hybrid approaches to the course, this exciting new text provides an introduction to communication theory, interpersonal communication, and public communication and culture through the lens of contemporary critical theory.
By situating communication concepts and theories within contemporary and engaging cultural scenes, the book is much more than a survey of ideas—it demonstrates the power of communication in our everyday lives.
List Price: $ 76.00
Price: $ 42.30
It’s not for everyone.,
The book can be abstract. Annoyingly abstract. It isn’t written in a way a traditional textbook is written, so most people will find it difficult at first. We’re halfway through finishing it, and my classmates still hate it. Word definitions aren’t explicitly stated, so don’t expect to just skim through the book to understand the main points. I do like that the chapters aren’t long (about 20 pages), and I think it can open your mind. So as someone who cares about social issues and society, this is a good read. But if you get bored easily and aren’t interested in communication at all, it won’t be enjoyable.
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Amazingly Comprehensive,
I am a student who just finished taking a university-level communications course that used this book. By far, I have to say this textbook is the best one I have seen, and I plan on buying a copy for my own personal reading collection! It’s a must-have. The book touches on race and gender and their roles in culture and communication amazingly well, and acknowledges that there is a lot wrong with our society and picks apart many of these things. To be honest, the book isn’t abstract at all and walks you through the concepts one by one without talking down to you or being confusing. If it’s abstract to you, that means you’re either small-minded or not paying close enough attention. I think this book should be required reading in colleges, and possibly even required reading in high schools (with appropriate supplementary materials.)
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love,
this was a great buy for our daughter she took the class and the book was a great price thanks
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