Asia Pacific University Library catalogue


Pearce, W. Barnett.

Making social worlds : a communication perspective / W. Barnett Pearce. - Malden, MA ; Oxford : Blackwell Pub., c2007. - xvii, 250 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Critical moments that shape our social worlds -- Taking a communication perspective on social worlds -- Paradigms and the "Physics" of social worlds -- Communication: coordinating action and making/managing meanings -- Doing things in communication: speech acts -- Episodes and patterns of communication -- Selves and forms of consciousness -- Relationships and relational minds -- Afterword: something of a guide for using CMM.

9781405162593 (hbk.)

2007005640

GBA751575 bnb

013784167 Uk


Communication--Social aspects.
Interpersonal communication.
Social perception.
Meaning (Philosophy)

HM1206 / .P43 2007

302.2 / PEA 2007