Communication in a Changing World: An Introduction to Theory and Practice with Free Student CD-ROM and PowerWeb - Softcover

Dobkin, Bethami; Pace, Roger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072824808 ISBN 13: 9780072824803

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2003

Synopsis

An exciting new text for the basic hybrid course, Communication in A Changing World is distinguished by its emphasis on ethics and civility in communication; its original, comprehensive and integrated treatment of computer-mediated communication; and, its authentic, engaging examples drawn frequently from popular culture. Communication in A Changing World regards communication as integral to the development of students as responsible citizens in a diverse world. Its goal is to help create good communicators who are skilled in their construction, presentation, understanding and evaluation of messages, and who also have the knowledge and willingness to take responsibility for their communication behaviors.

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Questions to Focus Your Reading open each chapter.
A Running Glossary in the text margins reinforces student learning and makes reviewing more efficient.
Key Concepts are cross-referenced to other concepts throughout the text to demonstrate relationships. An icon is used to call out such relationships.
Specially designed Responsible Communication sections wrap up the narrative of each chapter to reinforce the unique theme of ethical and responsible communication.
Resources for Review and Skill-Building at the end of chapter includes: a bulleted summary, which directly relates to the chapter-opening feature, Questions to Focus Your Reading; Key Terms, with page references; Skill-Building Activities; Net Work, a series of annotated web links with activities; and, Media Moments, activities oriented around popular films and television programs.
The Online Learning Center and CD-ROM are book-specific electronic resources that support instructors and students with video, PowerPoint slides, and interactive study features including several original animations conceived by the authors. Icons throughout the book, and detailed instructions for using these resources are designed to help students and instructors get the most out of them both during and outside of class.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072824808
• ISBN 13: 9780072824803
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 480