TY - BOOK AU - Floyd,Kory AU - Schrodt,Paul AU - Erbert,Larry A. AU - Trethewey,Angela TI - Exploring Communication Theory: making sense of us SN - 9781138200142 (hardback) AV - P90 .F62 2017 U1 - 302.3 FLO 23 PY - 2017/// CY - New York, NY PB - Routledge KW - Communication KW - Philosophy KW - fast N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - This text presents and explains theories from the epistemological perspectives of the researchers who use them. Rather than representing a specific theoretical paradigm (social scientific, interpretive, or critical), the author team presents the three major paradigms in one text, each writing in his or her area of expertise. Every theory is explained in a "native" voice, from a position of deep understanding and experience, improving clarity for readers ER -