Communication and emotion

Lawrence Erlbaum

2003

vii, 610 p.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

9780805840322

Foreword: An Unusual Man / Lawrence Erlbaum -- A Brief Biography and Intellectual History of Dolf Zillmann / Jennings Bryant, David Roskos-Ewoldsen, Joanne Cantor -- Essential Theories and Concepts in Communication and Emotion -- Excitation-Transfer Theory and Three-Factor Theory of Emotion / Jennings Bryant, Dorina Miron -- Disposition-Based Theories of Enjoyment / Arthur A. Raney -- Mood Management and Selective Exposure / Mary Beth Oliver -- Rethinking Empathy / Amy I. Nathanson -- Entertainment Theory / Peter Vorderer -- Gender Socialization of Horror / Norbert Mundorf, Joanne Mundorf -- Exemplars in the News: A Theory of the Effects of Political Communication / Hans-Bernd Brosius -- Empirical Advances in Media Effects -- Media Violence Effects and Interventions: The Roles of Communication and Emotion / Joanne Cantor -- Pornography and Erotica / Dan Brown -- Humor and Learning / Patrice A. Oppliger -- News Features and Learning / S. Shyam Sundar -- What is the Role of Rhetorical Questions in Persuasion? / David R. Roskos-Ewoldsen -- Effects of Photography on Issue Perception / Rhonda Gibson -- Empirical Advances in Research on Media Entertainment -- Humor and Mirth / Cynthia M. King -- Suspense and Mystery / Silvia Knobloch -- Enjoyment of Sports Spectatorship / Arthur A. Raney -- Enjoyment and Social Functions of Horror / Ron Tamborini -- Enjoyment of Violence / Dorina Miron -- Fitness and Excitation / Kristen Harrison

Review: "Utilizing both psychology and communication perspectives, this volume covers the current literature in communication and emotion, with a focus on key theories, media effects, and entertainment theory. It will be of great interest to scholars in communication theory, cognitive and social psychology, and psychophysiology."--BOOK JACKET.

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