ISBN: 0073406643 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Kory Floyd Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages Number of Pages: 544
Drawing upon his own highly contemporary research on affection in relationships and on the interplay of communication physiology and health Kory Floyd has crafted a down-to-earth 21st Century perspective on the complex and nuanced enterprise that is interpersonal communication To reflect the experiences and expectations of todays multidimensional student population Interpersonal Communication: The Whole Story addresses a broader range of interpersonal communication contexts than any other book of its kind--by incorporating dark side IPC throughout the text and by including deeply diverse populations in its research-based and everyday examples Floyd describes this as telling The Whole Story (if not a more accurate one) rather than telling just the part that relates to mainstream populations Throughout the text Floyd encourages students to go beyond their intuitive notions about interpersonal communication and helps them see the value in investigating relational processes systematically
ISBN: 0495502014 Binding: Paperback Edition: 5 Author(s): Julia T. Wood Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Number of Pages: 560
COMMUNICATION IN OUR LIVES Fifth Edition provides everything you need to strengthen your interpersonal group public speaking and media literacy skills--and demonstrates the value of communication in your life Award-winning forward-thinking scholar Julia T Wood focuses on helping you develop vital communication skills while exploring the latest research and theory of today's most prominent communication scholars including current developments in cultural and social diversity and the impact of technology on communication This popular text features an engaging personal tone highly readable style and frequent Student Voice sections that explore how other students have experienced key communication concepts It is also packed with interactive online study tools that can help you explore human communication and become a more confident and effective communicator
The Basics of Communication Research (with InfoTrac ) (Wadsworth Series in Speech Communication)
ISBN: 0534507786 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Leslie A. Baxter, Earl R. Babbie Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Number of Pages: 480
Combining the time tested classical work of Earl Babbie with the insights of one of the most recognized and respected names in speech communication research THE BASICS OF COMMUNICATION RESEARCH is the book for the Communication research methods course With the authors' collective experience teaching research methods and as active researchers themselves you will find this text to be the authoritative text for your course The authors frame research as a way of knowing and provide balanced treatment to both quantitative and qualitative research traditions in communication research and present it in a student friendly and engaging format It provides in-depth treatment of the role of reasoning in the research enterprise and how this reasoning process plays itself out in planning and writing a research proposal and report
ISBN: 0495567442 Binding: Paperback Edition: 7 Author(s): Larry A. Samovar, Richard E. Porter, Edwin R. McDaniel Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Number of Pages: 480
This best selling intercultural communication text gives readers an understanding and appreciation of different cultures and helps them develop practical skills for improving their communication with people from other cultures COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CULTURES is renowned for being the only text on the market to consistently emphasize religion and history as key variables in intercultural communication Packed with the latest research and filled with numerous compelling examples that force readers to examine their own assumptions and cultural biases this book helps students understand the subtle and profound ways culture affects communication The book is divided into four interrelated parts: Part I introduces the study of communication and culture; Part II focuses on the ability of culture to shape and modify our view of reality; Part III puts the theory of intercultural communication into practice; and Part IV converts knowledge into action
ISBN: 0312248482 Binding: Paperback Edition: First Edition Author(s): Dan O'Hair, Mary Wiemann Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's Number of Pages: 512
Real Communication presents human communication as lively cohesive relevant and fun This comprehensive overview of the discipline is full of refreshing contemporary examples from real life backed by the most current scholarship available Helping overcome one of the greatest challenges in the course CONNECT notes throughout the text highlight the connections among the concepts and skills of interpersonal small group and public communication This both ties the discipline together into a comprehensible whole for students and shows them how the concepts learned throughout the course are relevant in many situations Critical thinking activities encourage students to examine how ethics culture and technology influence how we communicate The "Real Reference" study tool in each chapter helps students grasp key concepts quickly through concise summaries and an overview of key terms
ISBN: 0205493343 Binding: Paperback Edition: 7 Author(s): William J. Seiler, Melissa L. Beall Publisher: Allyn & Bacon Number of Pages: 528
This popular comprehensive introduction to speech communication skillfully blends theory current research and skills while emphasizing the connections between communication and our daily lives Unique in its integrated connections theme and streamlined pedagogy this book introduces the basic principles of public speaking interpersonal communication and group communication The constant application of a solid theoretical foundation to everyday communication through relevant examples thought-provoking questions and boxed features stress Communication Competence New and strengthened pedagogy highlights and reinforces the connections theme throughout the book demonstrating how communication connects us to each other in a variety of contexts: the workplace family friends community school public communication settings the Internet and across cultures
ISBN: 1439082820 Binding: Paperback Edition: 5 Author(s): Paul Martin Lester Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Number of Pages: 448
Visual communication is just as important as verbal communication if not more so VISUAL COMMUNICATION: IMAGES WITH MESSAGES 5E shows you how visual perception is used in all forms of communication whether it's graphic design photography television video or interactive media Packed with study and review tools this communications textbook will not only clearly explain the theories you need to know but also help you prepare for tests and succeed in class
Investigating Communication: An Introduction to Research Methods (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 0205198260 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 2 Author(s): Lawrence R. Frey, Carl H. Botan, Gary L. Kreps Publisher: Allyn & Bacon Number of Pages: 514
This book provides a comprehensive balanced introduction to communication research methods Designed for readers who have little or no familiarity with research methods this book helps one become a more knowledgeable and competent consumer (and limited producer) of scholarly research and of the everyday research to which they are exposed by the mass media Praised for its accessible writing and extensive real-life examples this book takes a step-by-step approach through the communication research process Investigating Communication shows how communication research is conducted from start to finish with the book's organization modeled after a traditional research study By making the material accessible rather than impossible to learn readers become excited about studying research methods For anyone interested in the introductory methods of communication research
Introducing Communication Theory: Analysis and Application
ISBN: 0073385077 Binding: Paperback Edition: 4 Author(s): Richard West, Lynn Turner Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages Number of Pages: 640
This text introduces the field of communication to students who may have little or no background in communication theory Its three overriding goals are to help students understand the pervasiveness of theory in their lives to demystify the theoretical process and to help students become more systematic and critical in their thinking about theory
Contemporary Business Communication Seventh Edition
ISBN: 0618990488 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 7 Author(s): Scot Ober Publisher: South-Western College Pub Number of Pages: 592
Contemporary Business Communication prepares students for business communication by employing a hands-on approach--connecting topics examples and exercises to the modern workplace The text provides ample opportunity for students to practice their oral and written skills and includes strategies for using email voicemail the Internet and other innovations in communication technology The streamlined Seventh Edition has been completely updated to reflect current trends and practices in the world of business The revised textbook package now features a web-based version of the Urban Systems Case Study Simulation with an updated student-friendly BusCom online writing tutorial
