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Dervin, Brenda Louise was born on November 20, 1938 in Beverly, Massachusetts, United States.
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This second volume of the two-volume set Rethinking Communication presents examples of the diversity of perspectives and theoretical problems that currently occupy the attention of the field. Each of the 30 chapters exemplify a particular paradigm or perspective by describing a body of work or a particular research project. Seeing the diversity of the field as a response to the realities of an increasingly pluralistic world, the editors hope this and the companion volume will help explain where the field is headed so scholars can seek answers to such questions as how to constitute a scholarly community in the face of existing pluralism, how to construct a coherent educational curriculum, and how to determine standards of evaluation.
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Paradigm Issues demonstrates the notion that genuine dialogue between communication theorists of vastly different political, theoretical and epistemological perspectives helps to clarify issues of debate and give shape to the development of communication as a discipline. Thus each of the authors of the opening chapters of this volume -- who include Anthony Giddens and Stuart Hall -- articulate a view of the crucial issues communication must face and a position in relation to those issues. Thoughtful commentaries follow from 25 established scholars, representing the widest possible range of commitments, backgrounds, theoretical and political preferences. The volume does not give concrete resolutions to predicaments in
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Dervin, Brenda Louise was born on November 20, 1938 in Beverly, Massachusetts, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Cornell University, 1960. Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1972.
Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), University Helsinki, 2000.
Public information assistant American Home Economic Association, Washington, 1960-1962. Public information specialist Center Consumer Affairs, University Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1962-1965. Instructor, research and teaching assistant department communications Michigan State University, E. Lansing, 1965-1970.
Assistant professor, School Information Transfer Syracuse (New York ) University, 1970-1972. Assistant to associate professor University Washington, Seattle, 1972-1985. Professor communications Ohio State University, Columbus, since 1985.
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Fellow International Communication Association (president 1986-1987). Member International Association Mass Communications Research (governing council 1988-1997).
Daughter of Ermina Diluiso. Adopted d. John Jordan and Marjorie (Sullivan) D.
