Understanding Human Communication
10th Edition
Published on 20. August 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
496 pages
978-0-19-539262-3 (ISBN)
Description
Now in its tenth edition, Understanding Human Communication continues to build on the widely successful approach-a sophisticated balance of theory and skills-that has captivated more than a half million students and their professors. The best-selling introductory communication book in the field, this classic text has been enriched and streamlined to reflect the latest research developments and to meet the evolving needs of students. It begins with an
introduction to the basic elements of communication, providing students with a solid understanding of perception, language, listening, and nonverbal communication. Next, the book guides them through lively sections on interpersonal communication, small group communication, and public address.
Esteemed authors Ronald B. Adler and George Rodman speak to students in language that is both engaging and accessible, offering numerous examples that clearly illustrate concepts in real-life scenarios. Throughout, they draw from the latest media, culture, technology, and scholarship to create a distinctive pedagogy that gives students the tools they need to master-and enjoy-this intriguing and relevant subject.
With its striking visual presentation, comprehensive classroom supplements, and dedicated student-focused pedagogy, Understanding Human Communication continues to enliven classrooms and equip students with effective communication skills that will make a difference in their everyday lives.
New to the tenth edition:
* "Media Room" boxes analyze examples from popular films and television shows, in order to illustrate important communication concepts, from drama (Grey's Anatomy) to comedy (Little Miss Sunshine) to documentary (An Inconvenient Truth).
* "Understanding Diversity" and "Understanding Technology" boxes incorporate new, incisive examples that convey key ideas.
* New and updated coverage of culture and technology is integrated throughout.
* Thought-provoking Case Studies now wrap up each unit, presenting real-life communication challenges that students might encounter on the job, in school, and in personal relationships.
* All-new Sample Speeches include full outlines and commentary from students and the authors.
* The Interviewing Appendix now addresses the needs of students entering the workforce, featuring pre-interview strategies, examples of questions that potential employers may and may not legally ask, and behavioral interviews.
The text is accompanied by a Student Success Manual, an Instructor's Manual and Test Bank, a comprehensive companion website at www.oup.com/us/uhc10, and Now Playing, a vibrant resource (available both online and in print) that examines contemporary films through the lens of communication principles.
introduction to the basic elements of communication, providing students with a solid understanding of perception, language, listening, and nonverbal communication. Next, the book guides them through lively sections on interpersonal communication, small group communication, and public address.
Esteemed authors Ronald B. Adler and George Rodman speak to students in language that is both engaging and accessible, offering numerous examples that clearly illustrate concepts in real-life scenarios. Throughout, they draw from the latest media, culture, technology, and scholarship to create a distinctive pedagogy that gives students the tools they need to master-and enjoy-this intriguing and relevant subject.
With its striking visual presentation, comprehensive classroom supplements, and dedicated student-focused pedagogy, Understanding Human Communication continues to enliven classrooms and equip students with effective communication skills that will make a difference in their everyday lives.
New to the tenth edition:
* "Media Room" boxes analyze examples from popular films and television shows, in order to illustrate important communication concepts, from drama (Grey's Anatomy) to comedy (Little Miss Sunshine) to documentary (An Inconvenient Truth).
* "Understanding Diversity" and "Understanding Technology" boxes incorporate new, incisive examples that convey key ideas.
* New and updated coverage of culture and technology is integrated throughout.
* Thought-provoking Case Studies now wrap up each unit, presenting real-life communication challenges that students might encounter on the job, in school, and in personal relationships.
* All-new Sample Speeches include full outlines and commentary from students and the authors.
* The Interviewing Appendix now addresses the needs of students entering the workforce, featuring pre-interview strategies, examples of questions that potential employers may and may not legally ask, and behavioral interviews.
The text is accompanied by a Student Success Manual, an Instructor's Manual and Test Bank, a comprehensive companion website at www.oup.com/us/uhc10, and Now Playing, a vibrant resource (available both online and in print) that examines contemporary films through the lens of communication principles.
Reviews / Votes
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 *More details
Edition
10th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
75 color illus.; 85 line illus.
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
876 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-539262-3 (9780195392623)
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Ronald B. Adler
Understanding Human Communication
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05/2005
9th Edition
Oxford University Press Inc
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Ronald B. Adler
Understanding Human Communication
Book
05/2005
9th Edition
Oxford University Press Inc
€45.79
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Persons
Ronald B. Adler is Professor of Communication at Santa Barbara City College. He is coauthor of Interplay: The Process of Interpersonal Communication, Tenth Edition (OUP, 2006), Looking Out, Looking In (2006), and Communicating at Work: Principles and Practices for Business and the Professions (2006).
George Rodman is Professor of Mass Communication at Brooklyn College, City University of New York, where he founded the television writing program. He is author of Mass Media in a Changing World, Second Edition (2007), and Making Sense of Media (2001).
George Rodman is Professor of Mass Communication at Brooklyn College, City University of New York, where he founded the television writing program. He is author of Mass Media in a Changing World, Second Edition (2007), and Making Sense of Media (2001).
Content
PART ONE. ELEMENTS OF COMMUNICATION; CHAPTER 1. HUMAN COMMUNICATION: WHAT AND WHY; COMMUNICATION DEFINED; TYPES OF COMMUNICATION; FUNCTIONS OF COMMUNICATION; MODELING COMMUNICATION; COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE: WHAT MAKES AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR?; CLARIFYING MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT COMMUNICATION; CHAPTER 2. THE SELF, PERCEPTION, AND COMMUNICATION; COMMUNICATION AND THE SELF; PERCEIVING OTHERS; COMMUNICATION AND IDENTITY MANAGEMENT; CHAPTER 3. LANGUAGE; THE NATURE OF LANGUAGE; THE POWER OF LANGUAGE; TROUBLESOME LANGUAGE; GENDER AND LANGUAGE; CULTURE AND LANGUAGE; CHAPTER 4. LISTENING; MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT LISTENING; OVERCOMING CHALLENGES TO EFFECTIVE LISTENING; PERSONAL LISTENING STYLES; INFORMATIONAL LISTENING; CRITICAL LISTENING; LISTENING AS SOCIAL SUPPORT; CHAPTER 5. NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION; CHARACTERISTICS OF NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION; INFLUENCES ON NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION; FUNCTIONS OF NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION; TYPES OF NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION; PART TWO. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION; CHAPTER 6. UNDERSTANDING INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS; WHY WE FORM RELATIONSHIPS; CHARACTERISTICS OF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION; COMMUNICATION OVER THE RELATIONAL LIFESPAN; INTIMACY IN INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS; SELF-DISCLOSURE IN INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS; CHAPTER 7. IMPROVING INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS; COMMUNICATION CLIMATES IN INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS; MANAGING INTERPERSONAL CONFLICT; PART THREE. COMMUNICATION IN GROUPS; CHAPTER 8. THE NATURE OF GROUPS; WHAT IS A GROUP?; GOALS OF GROUPS AND THEIR MEMBERS; TYPES OF GROUPS; CHARACTERISTICS OF GROUPS; CULTURAL INFLUENCES ON GROUP COMMUNICATION; CHAPTER 9. SOLVING PROBLEMS IN GROUPS; PROBLEM SOLVING IN GROUPS: WHEN AND WHY; GROUP PROBLEM-SOLVING FORMATS; APPROACHES AND STAGES IN PROBLEM SOLVING; MAINTAINING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS; LEADERSHIP AND POWER IN GROUPS; OVERCOMING DANGERS IN GROUP DISCUSSION; PART FOUR. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION; CHOOSING A TOPIC; DEFINING PURPOSE; ANALYZING THE SPEAKING SITUATION; GATHERING INFORMATION; CHAPTER 11. ORGANIZATION AND SUPPORT; STRUCTURING THE SPEECH; PRINCIPLES OF OUTLINING; ORGANIZING YOUR POINTS IN A LOGICAL ORDER; USING TRANSITIONS; BEGINNING AND ENDING THE SPEECH; SUPPORTING MATERIAL; CHAPTER 12. PRESENTING YOUR MESSAGE; DEALING WITH STAGE FRIGHT; TYPES OF DELIVERY; PRACTICING THE SPEECH; GUIDELINES FOR DELIVERY; OFFERING CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM; USING VISUAL AIDS; CHAPTER 13. INFORMATIVE SPEAKING; TYPES OF INFORMATIVE SPEAKING; INFORMATIVE VERSUS PERSUASIVE TOPICS; TECHNIQUES OF INFORMATIVE SPEAKING; CHAPTER 14. PERSUASIVE SPEAKING; CHARACTERISTICS OF PERSUASION; CATEGORIZING TYPES OF PERSUASION; CREATING THE PERSUASIVE MESSAGE; ADAPTING TO THE AUDIENCE; BUILDING CREDIBILITY AS A SPEAKER; APPENDIX: INTERVIEWING; THE NATURE OF INTERVIEWING; PLANNING THE INTERVIEW; CONDUCTING THE INTERVIEW; THE SELECTION INTERVIEW; THE INFORMATION-GATHERING INTERVIEW; OTHER INTERVIEW TYPES; NOTES; KEY TERMS; CREDITS; INDEX