Communication Theory/Print version

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 * What is Communication?


 * Perspectives on Theory
 * Introduction: An overview of theory in communication study


 * Theorists and Approaches to Communication
 * Uncertainty Reduction: Charles Berger, Richard Calabrese
 * Propaganda and the Public: Walter Lippmann, Harold D. Lasswell, Edward Bernays, and Jacques Ellul
 * Uses and Gratifications: Hetzog, Katz, and friends
 * The Frankfurt School: Max Horkheimer and Theodor Adorno
 * Semiotics and Myth: Roland Barthes
 * Orality and Literacy: Walter Ong
 * Diffusion of Innovations: Gabriel Tarde, Everett Rogers
 * Sociological Systems: Niklas Luhmann
 * Network Society: Manuel Castells

= What is Communication? =
 * License
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= Introduction =

= Uncertainty Reduction =

= Propaganda and the Public =

= Uses and Gratifications =

= The Frankfurt School =

= Semiotics and Myth =

= Orality and Literacy =

= Diffusion of Innovations =

= Sociological Systems =

= Network Society =

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