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The SAGE Encyclopedia of Communication Research Methods
A comprehensive A-to-Z reference work exploring methods specific to communication and media studies. Our entries, authored by key figures in the field, focus on special considerations when applied specifically to communication research, accompanied by engaging examples from the literature of communication, journalism, and media studies.
Theories and models of communication
This unique volume offers an overview of the diversity in research on communication: including perspectives from biology, sociality, economics, norms and human development. It includes general social science and humanities approaches to communication, from systems theory to cultural theory, as well as perspectives more specifically related to communication acts, such as linguistics and cognition.
A First Look at Communication Theory
Resource web site for the textbook. Includes a list of major communication theories with links to additional resources including definitions, citations to key articles, videos and practical use of the theory. Not all theories on the list have these resources.
Overview of Communication Theory
Contains list of communication theories and associated methods.

Communication Theory document

CommunicationTheory.org
All About Theories for Communication.

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