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1. Introduction<br/>Communication Framework<br/>Concept of Communication<br/>Symbol circulation concept<br/>Mass line concept<br/>Circular Concept<br/>Communication & Information<br/>Communication Structure<br/>Communication Environment<br/>Context, Patterns, Functions, Priorities<br/>Elements of Communications<br/>Communication Channels, Effects, Feedback<br/>Communication Credibility<br/>Media Consumption<br/>Taking a Communication Perspective<br/>Summary<br/>2. Effective Communications<br/>Effective Interpersonal Communication<br/>Effective Mass Media Communication<br/>Communication Competence<br/>Communication Networks<br/>Network dimensions<br/>Network analysis<br/>Communication contexts<br/>Communication Rules<br/>Summary<br/>3. Communication Theories<br/>Building Human Communication Theory<br/>Early Communication Theories<br/>Midterm Communication Theories<br/>Mass Media Theories<br/>Interpersonal Communication Theories<br/>Contemporary Communication Theories<br/>Communication Models<br/>Classification<br/>Functions<br/>Foundation Models<br/>Summary<br/>4. Communication Channels<br/>Mass Media Channels<br/>Print Medium: modes, reach, impact<br/>Broadcasting<br/>TV: modes, reach, impact, innovations<br/>Radio: modes, reach, impact<br/>Video: modes, reach, impact<br/>Audio, ethnotronic devices: modes, reach,<br/>impact, innovations<br/>Telecommunication<br/>Modes, reach, impact, innovations<br/>Films<br/>Modes, reach, impact, innovations<br/>Modern Mass Media Channels<br/>Computers<br/>Modes, reach, impact, innovations<br/>Internet<br/>Modes, reach, impact, innovations<br/>Communication Information Technologies<br/>Modes, reach, impact, innovations<br/>Communication Revolutions<br/>Summary<br/>5. Dynamics of Communications<br/>Dimensions<br/>Economics, Social Development<br/>Globalization, Business technology<br/>Communications in Developing Countries<br/>Changing trends: India<br/>Local efforts. National efforts,<br/>International efforts<br/>Concluding Observations |
