Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Apr 1974

Communication: Is it the Transmission of Information?

Adnan Almaney DePaul University

Abstract

The way a person defines a term could have a significant effect on his behavior. In this article, the writer probes the behavioral pitfalls of defining communication as the “transmission” of information, and offers an alternative definition that may enhance communication effectiveness.

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Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
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1974-04-01
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10.2190/g89j-hnn0-ghw1-3dk1
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