Includes bibliographical references and index.

Integrating theory and research: starting with questions / Don W. Stacks and Michael B. Salwen -- Thinking about theory / Steven H. Chafee -- Thinking quantitatively / Michael J. Beatty -- The qualitative method in communication research / Mark Hickson and Brennan Hickson -- Mass communication theory and research: the dynamic nature of theoretical approaches / Wayne Wanta and Barbara Myslik -- Privacy issues in communication / Fritz Messere -- Media gatekeeping / Tim P. Vos -- The agenda-setting role of the news media / Sebastián Valenzuela and Maxwell McCombs -- Cultivation analysis: research and practice / Nancy Signorielli, Michael Morgan, and James Shanahan -- Theories and methods in knowledge gap research / Cecilie Gaziano and Emanuel Gaziano -- Uses and gratifications / Paul Haridakis and Zachary Humphries -- Spiral of silence / Charles T. Salmon and Thanomwong Poorisat -- International communication / Lindita Camaj -- Violence and sex in the media / Wes Fondren, Kyle J. Holody, and Jennings Bryant -- Advertising / Esther Thorson and Shelly Rodgers -- Digital media: identity management / Lee Humphreys, Alexa Paley, and Sierra Rinaldi -- Media effects: a functional perspective / Nicholas David Bowman -- Human communication theories and research: traditions and models / Virginia P. Richmond and James C. McCroskey -- The rhetorical perspective: doing, being, shaping, and seeing / J. David Cisneros, Kristen L. McCauliff, and Vanessa B. Beasley -- Persuasion / Michael D. Miller and Timothy R. Levine -- Interpersonal communication / Charles R. Berger and Michael E. Roloff -- Delineating the dark side of communication / Brian Spitzberg -- Intercultural communication / Thomas M. Steinfatt and Diane M. Millette -- Intrapersonal communication and imagined interactions: a musical application / James M. Honeycutt -- Nonverbal communication / Amy S. Ebesu Hubbard and Judee K. Burgoon -- Applied communication / Lawrence R. Frey and Jeanette Musselwhite -- Organizational communication: theory and practice / Tyler Harrison, Jessica Muhamad, and Fan Yang -- Relational communication / Sean M. Horan and Leah E. Bryant -- Internet communication (and social media) / Marcus Messner, Bruce Garrison, and Marcia W. DiStaso -- Corporate communication / Shannon A. Bowen -- Diffusion of innovations / Everette M. Rodgers, Arvind Singhal, and Margaret M. Quinlan -- Credibility / Charles C. Self and Chris Roberts -- Political communication / Sharon E. Jarvis and Kassie M. Barroquillo -- Public relations and integrated communication / Dustin Supa -- Health communication: social support and health outcomes / Kevin B. Wright -- Feminist theory / Carolyn Garrett Cline -- Communication ethics / Donald K. Wright -- Instructional communication / Marian L. Houser -- Communication and the law / Jason Zenor -- The future of communication theory and research / Michael J. Beatty and Paola Pascual-Ferrá.

"An Integrated Approach to Communication Theory and Research provides an in-depth overview of communication studies as well as integrating theory with research. This new edition provides a comprehensive overview of current theory and research written by the top theorists and researchers in each area. It has been updated to address the growing influence of technology, changing relationships, and several growing integrated approaches to communication and includes seven new chapters on Digital Media Media Effects Privacy Darks Side Applied Communication Relational Communication Instructional Communication Communication and the Law The book continues to be essential reading for students and faculty who want a thorough overview of contemporary communication theory and research"--