Evolutionary Communication

An Introduction
1. Auflage 2019
ISBN: 978-1-138-31224-1
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 342 Seiten, Format (B × H): 183 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 843 g

Evolutionary Communication presents the first comprehensive evolutionary approach to the study of human communication.

Presuming no specialized knowledge of evolutionary theory, this reader-friendly textbook explains why and how communication became the determining factor in human development. Drawing from the latest scientific research, Evolutionary Communication represents a truly groundbreaking contribution to Communication Studies as a field of study.

Opening up an inspiring new approach for teaching communication, the book can be used as a core volume or supplemental text for courses ranging from Introduction to Communication and Communication Theory to special topics and graduate seminars.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lull, James

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften Kommunikationswissenschaften

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1: Introducing Evolutionary Communication

Chapter 2: The Basics

PART TWO: WHY WE COMMUNICATE

Chapter 3: Survive and Reproduce

Chapter 4: Expression

PART THREE: HOW WE COMMUNICATE

Chapter 5: Spoken Language

Chapter 6: Written Language

Chapter 7: Technology

Chapter 8: Media

PART FOUR: WHAT WE COMMUNICATE

Chapter 9: Culture

Chapter 10: Information

Chapter 11: Ideology and Religion

Chapter 12: Morality, Identity, Community

Über Autor(innen)

James Lull is Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at San Jose State University, California. Author or editor of more than a dozen books with translations into many languages, Professor Lull is recognized internationally as one of the field’s most original thinkers and productive scholars.