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Communication in everyday life : a survey of communication / Steve Duck, David T. McMahan.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Los Angeles : SAGE, [2015]Copyright date: ©2015Edition: Second editionDescription: xxx, 372 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 145225978X
  • 9781452259789
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 302.2 23
LOC classification:
  • P90 .D8333 2015
Contents:
1. An Overview of Communication -- 2. Histories of Communication -- 3. Identities, Perceptions, and Communication -- 4. Verbal Communication -- 5. Non-Verbal Communication -- 6. Listening -- 7. Personal Relationships -- 8. Family Communication -- 9. Groups and Leaders -- 10. Communication in the Workplace -- 11. Health Communication -- 12. Culture and Communication -- 13. Technology and Media in Everyday Life -- 14. Public Communication and Personal Influence -- 15. Interviewing.
Summary: "Communication in Everyday Life, Second Edition remains the only introductory communication book to explore fundamental concepts, theories, and skills aimed at helping readers apply the material to their personal and professional lives - with a thematic integration of the relational perspective and a focus on demonstrating its direct relevance to their own everyday communication. This book helps readers develop a strong foundation in communication concepts, theory, and research, as well as practical communication skills such as listening, critical thinking, using technology to communicate, understanding nonverbal communication, creating persuasive strategies, and managing group conflict. The Second Edition also introduces readers to important emerging areas in communication studies, offering unique chapters on health communication and family communication. Ideal for the 21st-century, this book provides up-to-date insight into the communication topics central to everyday life"--Publisher's website.
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Book City Campus City Campus Main Collection 302.2 DUC (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available A556110B

Previous edition: 2009.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. An Overview of Communication -- 2. Histories of Communication -- 3. Identities, Perceptions, and Communication -- 4. Verbal Communication -- 5. Non-Verbal Communication -- 6. Listening -- 7. Personal Relationships -- 8. Family Communication -- 9. Groups and Leaders -- 10. Communication in the Workplace -- 11. Health Communication -- 12. Culture and Communication -- 13. Technology and Media in Everyday Life -- 14. Public Communication and Personal Influence -- 15. Interviewing.

"Communication in Everyday Life, Second Edition remains the only introductory communication book to explore fundamental concepts, theories, and skills aimed at helping readers apply the material to their personal and professional lives - with a thematic integration of the relational perspective and a focus on demonstrating its direct relevance to their own everyday communication. This book helps readers develop a strong foundation in communication concepts, theory, and research, as well as practical communication skills such as listening, critical thinking, using technology to communicate, understanding nonverbal communication, creating persuasive strategies, and managing group conflict. The Second Edition also introduces readers to important emerging areas in communication studies, offering unique chapters on health communication and family communication. Ideal for the 21st-century, this book provides up-to-date insight into the communication topics central to everyday life"--Publisher's website.

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