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Understanding Human Communication by George Rodman and Ronald B. Adler (2005, Trade Paperback)

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Now in its ninth edition, this classic book retains the features that have made it the best-selling introductory human communication text in the field: an engaging and reader-friendly style; an inviting visual design that includes high-interest marginalia on virtually every page; up-to-date information on technology, gender, and cultural diversity; and everyday applications based on solid research and theory. Maintaining the quality of presentation and student-focused pedagogy that have characterized previous editions, Understanding Human Communication , Ninth Edition, incorporates updated examples and coverage of current communication theory. It continues to equip students with effective communication skills that will make a difference in their everyday lives. New to the Ninth Edition: * New material on mediated communication, personal listening styles, deceptive communication, and informative speaking * A revised section on the Cumulative Effects Theory and more applications of communication in the workplace, within the family, and at school * Updated research and examples on negative/positive language and gender influences on communication * Improved design and pedagogy: case studies at the opening of each part, highlights at the beginning of each chapter, and completely annotated full speech outlines with accompanying sample speeches * Additional teaching and learning resources: Student Success Manual, Student Resources Disc, expanded Instructor's Manual and Test Bank, Instructor's Disc, and an extensive web site

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Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0195178335
ISBN-13
9780195178333
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Product Key Features

Author
Ronald B. Adler, George Rodman
Publication Name
Understanding Human Communication
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2005
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
544 Pages

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7.9in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
9.9in
Item Weight
33.1 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
P90
Edition Number
9
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Each chapter ends with a Summary, Key Terms, Activities, and For Further Exploration PART ONE: ELEMENTS OF COMMUNICATION Chapter 1: Human Communication: What and Why Communication Defined Communication Is Human Communication Is a Process Communication Is Symbolic Types of Communication Intrapersonal Communication Dyadic/Interpersonal Communication Small Group Communication Public Communication Mass Communication Functions of Communication Physical Needs Identity Needs Social Needs Practical Needs Modeling Communication A Linear model A Transactional Model Communication Competence: What Makes an Effective Communicator? Communication Competence Defined Characteristics of Competent Communicators Clarifying Misconceptions about Communication Communication Does Not Always Require Complete Understanding Communication is Not Always a Good Thing No Single Person or Event Causes Another's Reaction Communication Will Not Solve All Problems Meanings Rest in People, Not Words Communication Is Not Simple More Communication Is Not Always Better Chapter 2: Perception, the Self, and Communication Perceiving Others Narratives and Perception Common Perceptual Tendencies Situational Factors Influencing Perception Perception and Culture Empathy and Perception Perceiving the Self Self-Concept Defined Communication and Development of the Self Culture and the Self-Concept The Self-Concept, Personality, and Communication The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Identity Management: Communication as Impression Management Public and Private Selves Characteristics Of Identity Management Why Manage Impressions? How Do We Manage Impressions? Impression Management and Honesty Chapter 3: Language The Nature of Language Language is Symbolic Meanings Are in People, Not Words Language is Rule-Governed The Power of Language Language Shapes Attitudes Language Reflects Attitudes Troublesome Language The Language of Misunderstandings Disruptive Language Evasive Language Gender and Language Content Reasons for Communicating Conversational Style Nongender Variables Culture and Language Verbal Communication Styles Language and Worldview Language Use in North American Culture Chapter 4: Listening Misconceptions about Listening Listening and Hearing Are Not the Same Thing Listening Is Not a Natural Process Listening Requires Effort All Listeners Do Not Receive the Same Message Overcoming Challenges to Effective Listening Faulty Listening Behaviors Reasons for Poor Listening Personal Listening Styles Content-Oriented People-Oriented Action-Oriented Time-Oriented Informational Listening Don't Argue or Judge Prematurely Separate the Message from the Speaker Be Opportunistic Look For Key Ideas Ask Questions Paraphrase Take Notes Critical Listening Listen for Information Before Evaluating Evaluate the Speaker's Credibility Examine the Speaker's Evidence and Reasoning Examine Emotional Appeals Empathic Listening Advising Judging Analyzing Questioning Supporting Prompting Paraphrasing When and How to Help? Chapter 5: Nonverbal Communication Characteristics of Nonverbal Communication Nonverbal Communication Exists Nonverbal Behavior Has Communicative Value Nonverbal Communication Is Primarily Relational Nonverbal Communication Is Ambiguous Much Nonverbal Communication Is Culture-Bound Differences Between Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Single vs. Multiple Channels Discrete vs. Continuous Conscious vs. Unconscious Functions of Nonverbal Communication Repeating Substituting Complementing Accenting
Copyright Date
2005
Topic
Communication Studies
Lccn
2005-276166
Dewey Decimal
302.2
Intended Audience
College Audience
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Language Arts & Disciplines

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