Theory and history
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Historians have traditionally presented their research in a narrative form. Unlike scientific research that are based on theories, their studies lack generality and extensive analysis. However, historians argue that their findings are valid and can be verified. Although communications historians tend to present grand narratives, there are those who try to deviate from the conventional way of conducting communications research. They have learned that ambiguities in research can only be dispelled by employing theoretical frameworks.
Publication Name: Communication Theory
Subject: Languages and linguistics
ISSN: 1050-3293
Year: 1993
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Good questions, persistent challenges: the promise of masculinity studies in communication
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Spitzack, Mumby, Hanke and Gingrich-Philbrook separately contribute interesting insights to the theory of masculinity within the framework of feminist and gender thought. All these authors recognize the political aspects of the concept and the political underlining of research on the field. They focus on four important areas of gender research, namely, daily practices, material aspects, the role of fieldwork and the existence of subjectivity.
Publication Name: Communication Theory
Subject: Languages and linguistics
ISSN: 1050-3293
Year: 1998
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