Published in cooperation with the International Communication Association Communication Yearbook, 20 provides comprehensive literature reviews on the most cutting-edge articles written recently in communication. This timely collection features 10 review chapters that collectively span a broad range of topics currently of interest in the field. Two chapters studies examining how television influences our views of the world. Other chapters review literature concerning sex-role stereotypes in advertising, the role of the public relations professional in the production of the news, the nature and effects of "public opinion," attitude change and persuasion, participation in decision-making groups, social anxiety, the child's development of social competence, and communication in cross-sex friendships. Each of these chapters presents an up-to-date summary of relevant findings as well as critical discussions of theories, methods, problems, and directions for future research. Communication Yearbook 20 is a handy reference tool that should be on the shelf of every professional, researcher, and student in the area of communication, including interpersonal and mass communication.

• ISBN: 076190686X
• ISBN-13: 9780761906865
• Editors : Brant R. Burleson and Adrianne W. Kunkel
• Language : English
• Format:  Hardcover
• Publication Date: 11/1/1996
• Publisher Imprint: Sage Publications
• Price ($AUD): $352.95


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