Why Are There So Many Communication Theories?.

Craig, Robert T.

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ERIC Number: EJ466761

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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Why Are There So Many Communication Theories?

Craig, Robert T.

Journal of Communication, v43 n3 p26-33 Sum 1993

Argues that both the increased theoretical productivity in the field of communication as well as the increased confusion about theory are best explained by the influence of a third variable: a general transformation of the human sciences characterized by blurred genres. (SR)

Descriptors: Communication Research, Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines, Research Methodology, Research Needs, Speech Communication, Theory Practice Relationship

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special Issue: The Future of the Field--Between Fragmentation and Cohesion.

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