Book Review: A First Look at Communication Theory: Em Griffin: Books
Book Review: A First Look at Communication Theory: Em Griffin: Books
Very useful and practical textbook!,
By ”keukaprof” (Keuka Park, NY) -
This review is from: A First Look at Communication Theory (Paperback)
I used an earlier edition while in graduate school and found it very helpful. Griffin has boiled down and concisely described about 30 or so communication theories. What’s more, he does so in practical terms and concepts that college students can easily grasp and apply. While I believe that this text is more applicable to the undergrad than grad student, it is an excellent reference and text. As a professor of communication, I now use it in my undergrad courses on communication theory.
And by the way, what’s all this [stuff] about liberals and communications??? I am a liberal (bleeding heart variety, and proud of it), I teach communication, and I think the book is valuable, candid, and balanced….
Worth It,
By B. Williams (Columbus, GA) -
This review is from: A First Look at Communication Theory with Conversations with Communication Theorists CD-ROM 2.0 (Paperback)
I’ll admit, communication theory made my head hurt as I had the daunting task of taking several theorists, study their theories, then present the information to the class in plain english. Sometimes it was difficult, but I learned a lot.
This book is really awesome (after the fact), and I’m sure my classmates feel the same way.
But here’s the funny thing: it’s been a year since I’ve taken that class, and I can still remember the theorist, the theory, and sometimes I go around watching behavior and I’m able to call out the theory and some of the traits expressed in that theory. That’s thanks to Em for making the text plain and sometimes simple.
Also, my teacher was just good.
If you apply yourself and attempt to open your mind you’ll like the book regardless of the price. I still have my old blue one, although there is a newer edition (a green one). *wink*
Well worth the money,
By L. Caulkins -
This review is from: A First Look at Communication Theory (Paperback)
Somebody complained that this text is overpriced. I like a low price as much as the next person, but this text is well worth the cost! My other communications texts literally put me to sleep trying to slog through them. Not so with this one! It is engaging, easy to read, and entertaining. Em Griffin writes about the theories in ways that stick in your head so that you can keep things straight a little better. His writing style is clear and doesn’t leave you re-reading sentences to make sure you know what they really said. He also incorporates cartoons and film lists that illustrate theory components.
I highly recommend this text.
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