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Note: Includes bibliographical references and indexes. - Title from title screen (viewed on Mar. 24, 2010)

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Note: Includes bibliographical references and index , PART 1: Overview. What is communication science? , A historical overview of research in communication science , Alternative approaches to theorizing in communication science , Alternative methodological approaches to communication science , -- PART 2: Communication codes. Language and communication , Nonverbal communication theories of interaction adaption , -- PART 3: Fundamental processes. Message production processes , Message processing , The nature of interpersonal communication: a message-centered approach , Theoretical developments in organizational communication research , Levels of analysis and communication science , -- PART 4: Functions. Persuasion , Seeking and resisting compliance , Social influence in groups and organizations , Mass media effects , Interpersonal conflict , Intergroup conflict , Bargaining and negotiation , Establishing and maintaining relationships , Media entertainment , The social matrix of emotion expression and regulation , Group decision making , -- PART 5: Communication contexts. Interpersonal dimensions of health communication , Communication campaigns , Political communication , Intercultural communication , The scientific investigation of marital and family communication , Computer-mediated communication , Human-computer interaction

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Note: The opening chapters of this work address the methods of research and the history of the field of communication science. In subsequent parts, the authors examine the levels of analysis in communication, the functions of communication, and the contexts in which communication occurs , Includes bibliographical references and index