A textbook and workbook introducing several theories of human and mass communication in a straightforward manner. Relying heavily on examples and exercises, the chapters are relatively short and include a founding or early journal article and reference to a more recent article that can be assigned. Instructors can use the book as a core text supplemented with readings and lectures, or as a supplement.

Gerald Louis Stone AM is an American-born Australian television and radio journalist, television executive, and author. Michael Singletary is the author of Clarifying Communication Theories: A Hands-On Approach published by Wiley.