Human Communication in Societyis the only book to explore the interplay between the individual and society and its impact communication. Alberts, Nakayama, and Martin wrote Human Communication in Society to bring a comprehensive, balanced view to the study of human communication. By understanding how the tensions that exist among individual forces, societal forces, cultures, and context shape communication and meaning, readers become more ethical and effective communicators.
| ISBN | 0205650805 | | Pages | 464 | | ISBN13 | 9780205650804
(What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | Pearson Education (US) | | Weight (grammes) | 840 | | Imprint | Pearson | | Published in | Old Tappan | | Format | Paperback | | Previous ISBN | 9780205578474 | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2009 | | Height (mm) | 276 | | Library of Congress | 2009007615 | | Width (mm) | 216 | | DEWEY | 302.2 | | Spine width (mm) | 18 | | DEWEY edition | DC23 | | Academic level | Undergraduate |
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INTRODUCTION Chapter 1: Introduction to Human Communication The Importance of Studying Human Communication What Is Human Communication? The Process of Communication Components of Human Communication Models of Human Communication Our Approach: Human Communication in Society A Communication Ethic Defining Communication Ethics Developing Communication Ethics Communication Ethics in Practice Chapter 2: Communication Studies: History and Contemporary Approaches The History of Communication Studies The Rhetorical Tradition: The Art of Persuasion The Behaviorist Tradition: Communication as Science Contemporary Approaches, Theories, and Methods The Social Science Approach The Interpretive Approach The Critical Approach The Postmodern Approach FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN COMMUNICATION Chapter 3: Communication and Identities The Importance of Identity What Is Identity? The Individual and Identity Identity Development Through Communication Performance of Individual Identity The Individual, Identity and Society Racial Identity National Identity Ethnic Identity Gender Identity Sexual Identity Age Identity Social Class Identity Religious Identity Ethics and Identity Skills for Communicating about Identities Chapter 4: Communicating, Perceiving, and Understanding The Importance of Perception What is Perception? Selection Organization Interpretation Perception and the Individual Physical Differences Cognitive Complexity Personality Characteristics The Individual, Perception and Society Ethics and Perception Improving Your Perception Skills Chapter 5: Verbal Communication The Importance of Verbal Communication What Is Verbal Communication? Functions of Language Components of Language Influences on Verbal Communication Gender Age Regionality Ethnicity and Race Education and Occupation The Individual, Verbal Communication and Society Language and Perception Language and Power Ethics and Verbal Communication Confirming and Disconfirming Communication "I" Statements Improving your Verbal Communication Skills Become Aware of the Power of Language Improve Your Receiving (Listening) Skills Chapter 6: Nonverbal Communication The Importance of Nonverbal Communication What Is Nonverbal Communication? Nonverbal Communication and the Individual Influences on Nonverbal Communication Nonverbal Codes The Functions of Nonverbal Messages The Individual, Nonverbal Communication, and Society Nonverbal Communication and Power Nonverbal Communication, Prejudice, and Discrimination Ethics and Nonverbal Communication Improving Your Nonverbal Communication Skills HUMAN COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT Chapter 7: Communication across Cultures The Importance of Intercultural Communication Increased Opportunities for Intercultural Contact Enhanced Business Effectiveness Improved Intergroup Relations Enhanced Self-Awareness What Is Intercultural Communication? Intercultural Communication and the Individual Intercultural Communication on the Borders The Influence of Cultural Values on Communication A Dialectic Approach The Individual, Intercultural Communication and Society Political and Historical Forces Intercultural Communication and Power Ethics and Intercultural Communication Improving your Intercultural Communication Skills Increase Motivation Increase Your Knowledge of Self and Others Avoid Stereotypes Chapter 8: Communicating in Close Relationships Close Relationships and the Individual Influences on Relationship Development Models of Relationship Development Communicating in Friendships and Romantic Relationships The Individual, Relationship Communication and Society Society, Power, Courtship, and Marriage Society, Power, and Friendship Ethics and Close Relationships Improving Your Conflict Skills Chapter 9: Small Group Communication The Importance of Small Group Communication Reasons to Study Small Group Communication Advantages and Disadvantages of Group Work What Is Small
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