Synopses & Reviews
REVEL for Human Communication in Society takes an enhanced look at the relationship between humans and their societies through a contemporary critical lens. By examining history and societal structures as a means to assess modes of human communication, the text helps students to understand the theory and context of the way people interact. The Fourth Edition uses new examples, illustrations, and pedagogical materials to highlight the importance of understanding multiple perceptions when studying communication. By addressing vital forms of communication such as listening, responding, verbal/non-verbal communication, and perception, Human Communication in Society addresses the subject of interpersonal interaction from a holistic standpoint.
REVEL is Pearson’s newest way of delivering our respected content. Fully digital and highly engaging, REVEL offers an immersive learning experience designed for the way today's students read, think, and learn. Enlivening course content with media interactives and assessments, REVEL empowers educators to increase engagement with the course, and to better connect with students.
NOTE: REVEL is a fully digital delivery of Pearson content. This ISBN is for the standalone REVEL access card. In addition to this access card, you will need a course invite link, provided by your instructor, to register for and use REVEL.
About the Author
Jess Alberts is the 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 a professor in the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at Arizona State University. She is a social scientist whose expertise is in intercultural communication.
Table of Contents
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. Communication and New Technologies