In the Company of Others: An Introduction to Communication - Softcover

Rothwell, Professor J Dan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199861668 ISBN 13: 9780199861668

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, 2012

Synopsis

A survey text designed to provide an overview of the field of human communication, "In the Company of Others" covers the major communication issues discussed in an introduction to communication course.

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The text emphasizes cooperation and the strategies for working with others in a more effective way.
The five elements of the communication competence model are introduced in Chapter 1 and integrated throughout the text.
Chapter 7 demonstrates how power can be a constructive or destructive force in communicating with others. Issues of power resurface throughout the book where appropriate.
Coverage of intercultural communication is introduced in Chapter 3 and thoroughly integrated throughout the text.
Two types of boxes reinforce the ideas in the text: Focus on Controversy boxes address controversial issues related to human communication and include questions for thought and discussion; Sharper Focus boxes provide the opportunity to explore in-depth examples that illustrate key concepts in the chapter.
Abundant pedagogy includes chapter previews and summaries, a list of suggested readings at the end of each chapter, and a glossary.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0199861668
• ISBN 13: 9780199861668
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4