Human Communication: Principles and Contexts - Softcover

Tubbs, Stewart

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9780073406787: Human Communication: Principles and Contexts

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ISBN 10: 0073406783 ISBN 13: 9780073406787

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2009

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Intended for the introductory communication concepts course, this text focuses on the principles and contexts of communication studies. The award-winning author links theory and research with fundamental concepts to create plentiful opportunities for students to apply their understanding and develop practical communication skills. His exposition is seasoned with intriguing case studies and stimulating examples drawn from contemporary life. In addition, Tubbs shows a true sensitivity to diversity--a reflection of his professional interests in gender and cultural issues.

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About the Author:

Stewart L. Tubbs is the dean of the College of Business at Eastern Michigan University. He received his doctorate in communication and organizational behavior from the University of Kansas. His masters degree in communication and his bachelors degree in science are from Bowling Green State University. He has completed postdoctoral work in management at Harvard Business School, the University of Michigan, and Michigan State University. Dr. Tubbs has also taught at General Motors Institute and at Boise State University, where he was chairman of the Management Department and later associate dean of the College of Business. He has been named Outstanding Teacher three times and Outstanding Scholar twice. He has consulted for Fortune 500 companies and is past chairman of the Organizational Communication division of the Academy of Management. He has been named an Outstanding Teacher three times and an Outstanding Scholar twice, has consulted extensively for Fortune 500 companies, and is past chairman of the Organizational Communication division of the Academy of Management. He has also received the outstanding leadership award in London from the Academy of Business Administration and has been inducted into the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame by Lakewood High School in Lakewood, Ohio. Dr. Tubbs is the co-author, with Sylvia Moss, of Interpersonal Communication and Human Communication. He is listed in American Men and Women of Science, Contemporary Authors, Directory of American Scholars, the International Whos Who in Education, and Outstanding Young Men of America.

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