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

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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