Perspectives on Philosophy of Communication de Pat Arneson

Perspectives on Philosophy of Communication

Pat Arneson

en Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 ian 2007

This book provides readers with an appreciation of philosophy of communication as central to understanding and guiding communicative action in a postmodern culture. Each chapter provides readers with an understanding of the perspective of a well-recognised philosopher(s) and addresses how his/her work creatively informs current problems and issues in human communication. This work provides an opportunity for readers to engage the interpretive, creative, and ultimately pragmatic spirit of selected philosophers who open the possibilities of communicative content in different ways.

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"The volume draws together works by accomplished thinkers each working with one of the 20th centurys most important philosophers. Insights and challenges are provided, enriching the study and discussion of both the theory and practice of communication." -- Stanley Deetz, NCA Distinguished Scholar, University of Colorado Boulder

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Pat Arneson is an Associate Professor in the Department Communication & Rhetorical Studies at Duquesne University where she serves as a doctoral faculty member, Director of the Communication Ethics Center, and Director of the M.A. Program. Her research interests include organizational communication, interpretive approaches to scholarship, interpersonal communication ethics, and educational assessment. She is a co-author of Dialogic Civility in a Cynical Age, has published over 25 essays in academic journals and scholarly books, and is the recipient of multiple outstanding educator awards.