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Human Communication (3RD 08 Edition)

by Judy C. Pearson

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Publisher Comments:

The third edition of Human Communication is an engaging reflection of the contemporary field of communication studies. The authors writing mantra ("Make It Smart; Keep It Real") leads to a text that strikes a practical balance of definitive content and everyday application. To "make it smart," the authors read hundreds of articles from mainstream communication journals. To "keep it real," the authors synthesized their findings so that they resonate with the challenges and goals of today's typical basic course. Every chapter features skill-building, critical thinking, innovative pedagogy, 21st century examples, and lively writing that is respectful of the student reader.

About the Author

Judy Pearson is the director of Northern Virginia Graduate Center in Falls Church, Virginia, and she is an associate dean of the Graduate School and a professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She has co-authored the two books mentioned previously, has authored or co-authored six other textbooks, and has authored two trade books.The authors have been writing basic course texts for twenty years, because the beginning courses are their first love. Both began their careers as basic course directors in large programs at the University of Missouri, Iowa State, and Bradley. They even met at a basic course conference, married, and have been producing children and books ever since.Paul Nelson is the dean of the College of Communication at Ohio University and has co-authored seven editions of Confidence in Public Speaking and eight editions of An Introduction to Human Communication.

Table of Contents

Part One: Fundamentals of Communication Studies

1. Introduction to Human Communication

2. Perception, Self and Communication

3. Language and Meaning

4. Nonverbal Communication

5. Listening and Critical Thinking

Part Two: Communication Contexts

6. Interpersonal Communication

7. Intercultural Communication

8. Workplace Communication

9. The Dynamics of Small Group Communication

Part Three: Fundamentals of Public Speaking: Preparation and Delivery

10. Topic Selection and Audience Analysis

11. Source Credibility and Using Evidence

12. Organizing Your Presentation

13. Delivery and Visual Resources

14. Informative Presentations

15. Persuasive Presentations

Online Unit: Mediated Communication and Media Literacy: This section is found on the book's Online Learning Center Web site at www.mhhe.com/pearson3

Product Details

ISBN:
9780073385013
Author:
Pearson, Judy C.
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Author:
Harter, Lynn
Author:
Titsworth, Scott
Author:
Nelson, Paul E.
Author:
Pearson, Judy C.
Subject:
Speech
Subject:
Communication
Subject:
pearson, human communication, literature, english, language arts, speech, grade 11, grade 12
Copyright:
Edition Number:
3
Publication Date:
September 2007
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
401
Dimensions:
9.94x8.04x.58 in. 1.75 lbs.

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