Communication Works
McGraw Hill Higher Education (Publisher)
5th Edition
Published on 1. October 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-0-07-022816-0 (ISBN)
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Description
This introductory text focuses on communication principles, small group dynamics, interpersonal communication and public speaking, taking a distinct skills approach. Coverage of gender issues and race and ethnic diversity has been expanded in this edition.
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Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations (some col.)
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Weight
860 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-022816-0 (9780070228160)
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Michael Gamble | Teri Gamble
Communication Works
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01/1999
6th Edition
McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
€69.32
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Content
Part 1 The essentials of communication: communication - the starting line; communicating in a culturally diverse world and society; communication and the self-concept - who are you?; communication and perception - I am more than a camera; language and meaning - helping minds meet; non-verbal communication - silent language speaks; listening and critical thinking. Part 2 Interpersonal communication - understanding relationships; person to person - handling emotions and expressing feelings in relationships. Part 3 Communicating in the small group: the role of the group in problem solving; group network, membership and leadership; handling group conflict - how to disagree without becoming disagreeable. Part 4 Communicating to the public: the speaker and the audience; the occasion and the subject; developing your speech - supporting your ideas; designing your speech - organizing your ideas; delivering your speech - presenting your ideas; informative speaking; persuasive speaking. Appendix: interviewing.