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Using communication theory : an introduction to planned communication /

Windahl, Swen, 1942-.

Using communication theory : an introduction to planned communication / Sven Windahl and Benno H. Signitzer with Jean T. Olson. - 2nd ed. - Los Angeles ; London : SAGE, 2009. - x, 302 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-291) and index.

Conceptual tools -- The nature of communication planning -- Not all problems are communication problems -- Categorization of basic strategies -- Multi-step flow approaches [1]: the two-step model -- Multi-step flow approaches [2]: diffusion of innovations theory -- A network approach -- Systems theory perspectives -- Social marketing perspectives -- Communication campaigns: a meeting place for different approaches -- The sender/communicator -- The message -- The medium -- The audience -- Effects -- Introduction -- Afterword -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index.

Showing how theories relate directly to the practice and experience of planning effective communication, this new edition provides insights into the practical nature of communication theory.

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Communication planning.
Mass media--Planning.
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