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May 24, 2026Journal of Communication

Revisiting “Communication Theory as a Field”

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Revisiting foundational texts enhances understanding of communication's evolution through technology.

Key Points

  • To reassess Robert T. Craig's seminal work on communication theory and its relevance in modern contexts.
  • Analyzed Robert T. Craig’s 'Communication Theory as a Field' on its 25th anniversary.
  • Examined the influence of 1990s media environments and Walter Ong’s perspectives.
  • Conducted a comparative reading with Peter Ramus to critique dominant visual paradigms.
  • Craig's work reflects the spatial-visualist logics of early web communication.
  • Advocated for sensory rapprochement, restoring auditory and embodied approaches to theory.
  • Highlighted the necessity for reflexive practice regarding evolving communication technologies.

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Andrew Chrystall (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1296d548a0ea1665673e17https://doi.org/10.1093/joc/jqag007
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