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Theories of Human Communication

by Stephen W. Littlejohn, Karen A. Foss · 1983

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'Theories of Human Communication' is considered the seminal text in the field. It covers a wide variety of communication theories and presents them in a clear and accessible style which includes examples and the latest research.

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psychologypsychologyMore like thisLess of this
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communicationcommunicationMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
long · 487 pages

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