"Designed for hybrid approaches to the course, this exciting new text provides an introduction to communication theory, interpersonal communication, and public communication and culture through the lens of contemporary critical theory." "By situating communication concepts and theories within contemporary and engaging cultural scenes, the book is much more than a survey of ideas--it demonstrates the power of communication in our everyday lives." ""I believe students will relate extremely well to the writing. The fact that the authors offer up their stories gives this textbook a unique and welcomed quality that sets it above others. The text is accessible without being elementary, and the content is important and timely. I've been looking for a book that addresses the nuances of culture and takes a critical approach to communication, and I believe I've found it!"--Sandy Pensoneau-Conway Wayne State University" ""The goals of this text are loudable and refreshing. I think its social justice focus is appropriate in demonstrating and motivating advocacy. The critical framework is exceptional, placing the theories in a perspective that is consistently maintained throughout the text. This approach is long-overdue."--Reeze Hanson Haskell Indian Nations University" ""The uniqueness of this work's mission and the specific ways it gets enacted, the personalized nature of the authors' narratives, the relevant examples, the use of often-avoided topics in intro communication texts, and the ways these topics get treated with depth, respect, and precision ... these are the key contributions of this book."--Keith Berry Univesity of Wisconsin--Superior"--Jacket.