The tenth edition of Human Communication builds upon the approach that has worked for over a half million students and their professors in the past, making this book the market leader for introductory communication studies. The book first introduces the elements of communication, such as perception, language, listening, and nonverbal, then it turns to sections on interpersonal communication (a highlight in this book), small group communication, and public address. Ron Adler and George Rodman speak to students in a reader-friendly voice to give them the tools they need to master the course. They provide a wealth of examples to clearly illustrate concepts, and thoughtful pedagogy drawn from the latest media, culture, technology, and scholarship.
| ISBN | 0195336127 | | Pages | 512 | | ISBN13 | 9780195336122
(What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc | | Weight (grammes) | 886 | | Imprint | Oxford University Press Inc | | Published in | New York | | Format | Paperback | | Previous ISBN | 9780195178333 | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2008 | | Height (mm) | 254 | | Library of Congress | 2007045749 | | Width (mm) | 201 | | DEWEY | 302.2 | | Spine width (mm) | 12 | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | | Academic level | Tertiary education |
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| Pt. 1 | | Elements of Communication | | |
| Ch. 1 | | Human Communication: What and Why | | 1 |
| Ch. 2 | | The Self, Perception, and Communication | | 31 |
| Ch. 3 | | Language | | 67 |
| Ch. 4 | | Listening | | 101 |
| Ch. 5 | | Nonverbal Communication | | 133 |
| Pt. 2 | | Interpersonal Communication | | |
| Ch. 6 | | Understanding Interpersonal Relationships | | 163 |
| Ch. 7 | | Improving Interpersonal Relationships | | 201 |
| Pt. 3 | | Communication in Groups | | |
| Ch. 8 | | The Nature of Groups | | 229 |
| Ch. 9 | | Solving Problems in Groups | | 259 |
| Pt. 4 | | Public Communication | | |
| Ch. 10 | | Choosing and Developing a Topic | | 287 |
| Ch. 11 | | Organization and Support | | 309 |
| Ch. 12 | | Presenting Your Message | | 335 |
| Ch. 13 | | Informative Speaking | | 357 |
| Ch. 14 | | Persuasive Speaking | | 377 |
| App | | Interviewing | | |
| | | Notes | | |
| | | Glossary | | |
| | | Credits | | |
| | | Index | | |
"Understanding Human Communication provides students with the material they need to know to become competent communicators in the 21st century."--Patricia Carr Connell, Gadsden State Community College, Alabama
"I have used this book for several semesters with great success. Students like it, I like it, and it provides the most basic communication concepts without oversimplifying or trivializing the material."--B. Hannah Rockwell, Loyola University Chicago
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