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[Commlist] New book: Communication Theory for Humans: Communicators in a Mediated World

Wed Aug 24 14:49:08 GMT 2022





New book
Communication Theory for Humans: Communicators in a Mediated World
Neil O’Boyle

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-02450-4 <https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-02450-4>

“With warmth and good cheer, O’Boyle guides his readers through classic theories of human communication. Along the way, he enacts in prose the same humane values that animate the theories introduced in the book. O’Boyle addresses his student-readers as thinking humans, poised to make sense of the communication patterns that shape their selves, their stories, and their social networks. The book frames sophisticated ideas and traditions in accessible language—and then illustrates the core points through famous studies and contemporary examples. Communication Theory for Humans is a remarkable achievement, written for students and not at them.” (Jeff Pooley, Professor of Media & Communication, Muhlenberg College, USA).

“Showcasing Neil O’Boyle’s real enthusiasm for teaching theory, Communication Theory for Humans offers an enjoyable, student-centred approach that doesn’t oversimplify the ideas it introduces. The book makes classic theory relevant through recent applications, makes difficult theory clear through relatable examples, and shines a spotlight on the humans without whom communication would have no purpose or meaning. If you’re not lucky enough to join O’Boyle in his classroom, this is the next best thing.” (Bethany Klein, Professor of Media and Communication, University of Leeds, UK).

Communication Theory for Humans takes a human-centred and concept-led journey through communication theory and is aimed primarily at those who are new to communication studies. Each chapter uses a single concept – actors, narrators, members, performers, influencers, and produsers – to explore key ideas, theories, and thinkers. The six core concepts offer unique, though related, ways of thinking about “flesh and blood” human communicators in a world that is now fundamentally intertwined with media. Each chapter includes a mix of early and recent studies to enable readers to historically locate concepts and trace their evolution. Overall, the book aims to foster an appreciation of theory in readers, cultivate their theoretical sensitivity, and provide them with lots of “real world” examples to help them better understand how theories apply to everyday life.

Neil O’Boyle is an Associate Professor at the School of Communications, Dublin City University, Ireland. He teaches across a range of subjects, including communication theory, psychology, sport, and advertising, and his research examines the interrelationships between media, popular culture, and collective identities.


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