Examines and explores the problems and paradoxes of organizational communication and the changing features of organizational life that have been revealed through the application of pluralistic perspectives.

Studies in organizational communication focus on the messages, meanings, patterns of communication, discourse, and symbols as they aid in defining the nature of organizations.

Introduces students to the major theoretical developments that have occurred within organizational communication during the past 20 years.

Provides students with a comprehensive overview of contemporary communication theory. Entries address topics related not only to paradigms, traditions, and schools, but also metatheory, methodology, inquiry, and applications and contexts.