TY  - BOOK
AU  - Duck,Steve
AU  - McMahan,David T.
TI  - Communication in everyday life: a survey of communication 
SN  - 145225978X
AV  - P90 .D8333 2015
U1  - 302.2 23
PY  - 2015///]
CY  - Los Angeles
PB  - SAGE
KW  - Communication
N1  - 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
N2  - "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
ER  -