The School of Communications
Presents
A Night with the Authors
Come join us for a night with our SOC authors on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from 5:00pm7:30pm at Howard University Bookstore, 2225 Georgia Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20059.
Our authors include Drs. Joanna Jenkins, Joan C. Payne, Tia C.M. Tyree, Sonja D. Williams, and
Anju Grover Chaudhary.
Anju Grover Chaudhary (2014) Historiography of the Mughal Age
(Collected Works of Professor B. R. Grover) Vol. 7. The term
“historiography” not only refers to the study of past events but deals with the
theory and methodology of historical writing. Based on the critical
examination of various sources, different historians have recorded and
interpreted the events, over time, according to their own understanding. The
collection of papers contained in this Volume reflects an unbiased, critical
approach that goes beyond the mere examination of historical facts. The
author consulted original English and Persian documents and took an integrated and scientific
approach to the analysis of the historical process.
Joanna Jenkins (2014). The Convergence Crisis: An Impending Paradigm
Shift in Advertising. The Convergence Crisis reveals the impending paradigm
shift, impact of modern technology, culture, and opportunities presented
through change.
The Convergence Crisis introduces “triadic convergence” and its implications
within this new-media ecosystem. Beginning in the early 1840’s with the birth
of the first advertising agency and momentum spurred by industrial systems,
the book provides a historical overview of significant events and socio-cultural economic factors
that have occurred to explain how and why a [convergence] crisis has erupted.
Significant blurring of once distinct boundaries and redistribution caused by convergence has led
to new methods of communication in advertising and among audiences. The book brings
awareness, and understanding to opportunities presented through change via its rich historical
narrative and theoretical framework.
See link below for more details.
http://www.amazon.com/Convergence-Crisis-Impending-Paradigm
Advertising/dp/1433126060/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=
http://www.peterlang.com/index.cfm?event=cmp.ccc.seitenstruktur.detailseiten&seitentyp=pr
odukt&pk=86639
Joan C. Payne (2014). Supporting Family Caregivers of Adults with
Communication Disorders: A Resource Guide for Speech-Language
Pathologists and Audiologists. Family caregivers are a major source of
assistance for chronically ill and disabled adults. Caregiving for these
adults who also have communication disorders can be stressful to the
extent that the mental and physical well-being of caregivers is also
compromised. This book provides resource, assessment, and counseling
information for speech-language pathologists and audiologists to enable
them to decrease caregiver stress through education, counseling and
appropriate referrals.
Tia C. M. Tyree (2014). The Interesting and Incredibly Long History of
American Public Relations. The Interesting and Incredibly Long History of
American Public Relations offers a unique look into the history of U.S.
Public relations. From sand to social media, this introductory book with
cherry-picked moments in time allows the reader to learn about the people,
places, activities and events that made American public relations the
international multibillion dollar industry it is today. With its colorful
illustrations and easy to read text, this book is perfect for those simply
interested in learning more about the field of public relations or instructors
who want a curriculum supplement for public relations, marketing, advertising and
communications courses.
See link below for more details.
http://www.kendallhunt.com/store-product.aspx?id=292489
Tia C. M. Tyree and Christopher C. Cathcart (2013) HBCU Experience.
Coedited by two Howard University alums – Tia C. M. Tyree and
Christopher Cathcart, the book is a collection of more than 60 personal
essays spanning over six decades written by HBCU graduates. The foreword
is by U.S. Congressman Elijah Cummings, and the introduction is by the
award–winning journalist and academic Alissa Richardson. The book is
important for many reasons, especially as the climate of the worth of
HBCUs is being challenged. The timing is also key as students are now
starting to apply for colleges. It's a great read for them and others, of course.
See link below for more details.
http://www.blackcollegebook.com
Sonja D. Williams (2014) World Warrior Richard Durham, Radio, and
Freedom Posthumously inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in
2007, Richard Durham creatively chronicled and brought to life the
significant events of his times (1917-1984). Durham's trademark narrative
style engaged listeners with fascinating characters, compelling details, and
sharp images of pivotal moments in American and African American history
and culture.
In Word Warrior, award-winning radio producer Sonja D. Williams draws
on archives, family records, as well as interviews with colleagues like Studs Terkel, Langston
Hughes, Oscar Brown Jr., and Toni Morrison, to illuminate Durham's astounding career. Durham
paved the way for black journalists as a broadcaster and a star investigative reporter and editor
for the pioneering black newspapers the Chicago Defender and Muhammed Speaks. Talented
and versatile, he also created the acclaimed radio series Destination Freedom and wrote for
network shows like The Lone Ranger and Ma Perkins. Incredibly, his energies extended still
further--to community and labor organizing, advising Chicago mayoral hopeful Harold
Washington, and mentoring generations of activists.
Incisive and in-depth, Word Warrior tells the story of a tireless champion of African
American freedom, equality, and justice during an epoch that forever changed a nation.