
Human Communication in Society
Pearson (Publisher)
5th Edition
Published on 18. January 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-0-13-455372-6 (ISBN)
Description
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For courses in Introduction to Communication
An overview of communication that balances individual and social factors
Human Communication in Society presents a lively overview of the discipline that engages students in exploring the implications of communication in their daily lives. Providing a balance between theory and application, authors Jess Alberts, Thomas Nakayama, and Judith Martin highlight the tension between individual and societal forces and encourage students to recognize the value of multiple perspectives in understanding communication. The 5th Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest research and to include expanded coverage of social media and LGBT voices.
For courses in Introduction to Communication
An overview of communication that balances individual and social factors
Human Communication in Society presents a lively overview of the discipline that engages students in exploring the implications of communication in their daily lives. Providing a balance between theory and application, authors Jess Alberts, Thomas Nakayama, and Judith Martin highlight the tension between individual and societal forces and encourage students to recognize the value of multiple perspectives in understanding communication. The 5th Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest research and to include expanded coverage of social media and LGBT voices.
More details
Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
794 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-455372-6 (9780134553726)
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Persons
About our authors Jess Alberts is President's Professor in the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at Arizona State University. She is an interpretive scholar who focuses on interpersonal communication and specializes in the study of conflict.
Thomas Nakayama is a professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Northeastern University. He is a critical scholar who focuses on rhetoric and intercultural communication.
Judith Martin is professor emerita in the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at Arizona State University. She is a social scientist whose expertise is in intercultural communication.
Thomas Nakayama is a professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Northeastern University. He is a critical scholar who focuses on rhetoric and intercultural communication.
Judith Martin is professor emerita in the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at Arizona State University. She is a social scientist whose expertise is in intercultural communication.
Content
PART I: UNDERSTANDING HUMAN COMMUNICATION PROCESSES
1. Introduction to Human Communication
2. Perspectives on Human Communication
3. Communicating Identities
4. Communicating, Perceiving, and Understanding
PART II: DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE HUMAN COMMUNICATION SKILLS
5. Verbal Communication
6. Nonverbal Communication
7. Listening and Responding
PART III: COMMUNICATING IN CONTEXT
8. Communicating across Cultures
9. Communicating in Close Relationships
10. Small Group Communication
11. Communicating in Organizations
12. Rhetorical Communication
13. Mass Media and Communication
14. Communicating through Social and Other Interactive Media
1. Introduction to Human Communication
2. Perspectives on Human Communication
3. Communicating Identities
4. Communicating, Perceiving, and Understanding
PART II: DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE HUMAN COMMUNICATION SKILLS
5. Verbal Communication
6. Nonverbal Communication
7. Listening and Responding
PART III: COMMUNICATING IN CONTEXT
8. Communicating across Cultures
9. Communicating in Close Relationships
10. Small Group Communication
11. Communicating in Organizations
12. Rhetorical Communication
13. Mass Media and Communication
14. Communicating through Social and Other Interactive Media