Updated Edition of Bestseller!
Applying Communication Theory for Professional Life, by Marianne Dainton and Elaine D. Zelley is the first communication theory textbook to provide practical material for career-oriented readers. Featuring new case studies, updated examples, and the latest research, the Fourth Edition of this bestseller introduces communication theory in a way that helps you understand its importance to careers in communication and business. Real-world case studies within each chapter are designed to illustrate the application of theory in a variety of professional settings.
New to the Fourth Edition
- All case studies now include specific questions about ethical issues associated with the narrative of the case and how knowledge of theory can help you negotiate these ethical dilemmas.
- The simulated Education as Entertainment Theory includes apps and other new media forms of educational content, keeping you up-to-date with the latest technology.
- Four new case studies have been added to show you how the theories are tied to recent events. The cases are titled:
1. You're Fired 2. Bad Move 3. Million Dollar Manipulation 4. The (New) Media Culture Wars
- New research and scholarship for all theories can be found in the Chapter Summaries and Research Applications of each chapter.
- Numerous political examples have been added to reflect the increasingly divergent political rhetoric in the United States.