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Making Communication Theory Matter

Making Communication Theory Matter

Bibliographic Data

ID12386765
AuthorsBarbie Zelizer (0000-0002-3259-2894, Annenberg School for Communication; University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia PA USA, corresponding author)
Year2015
Volume25
Issue4
Pages410-415
Publication date2015-10-21
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCommunication Theory (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1050-3293 • E-ISSN: 1468-2885
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/comt.12075
OpenAlexW2189981494
LanguageEN
Citations received11
References cited11

This article considers the role of theory in the development of communication as a field of inquiry. Arguing that the relationship between the parts and whole of the field has not been adequately understood, it suggests that embracing a fuller understanding of communication's singularity might work better for both communication scholars and those situated in other fields of inquiry

Communication studies · Communication theory · Epistemology · Field (mathematics · Situated · Social science · Sociology · Communication · Computer Science · Cultural and Communication Design Research · Mathematics · Philosophy · Public Relations and Crisis Communication · Visual Culture and Art Theory · Artificial Intelligence

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Unique citing works11
Citations per year1,22
Citation span2017 - 2025 (9)
Citation velocityrecent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 10
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