Thinking Through Communication: An Introduction to the Study of Human Communication - Softcover

Trenholm, Sarah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205335349 ISBN 13: 9780205335343

Publisher: Pearson, 2001

Synopsis

A balanced introduction to basic theories and principles of communication

Thinking Through Communication covers a full range of topics–from the history of communication study to the methods used by current communications scholars to understand human interaction. The text explores communication in a variety of traditional contexts: interpersonal, group, organizational, public, intercultural, and computer-mediated.

Written in a clear, lively style, this text helps both majors and non-majors develop a better understanding of communication as a field of study.

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Learning Goals

Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:

• Understand basic communications theories and principles
• Explore the effects of new media on communication
• Understand the relationship between gender and communication

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About this title

From the Back Cover

Praised for its “teachability,” Thinking Through Communication provides an excellent, balanced introduction to basic theories and principles of communication, making sense of a complex field through a variety of approaches.

In an organized and coherent manner, Thinking Through Communication covers a full range of topics―from the history of communication study to the methods used by current communication scholars to understand human interaction. The text explores face-to-face communication in a variety of traditional contexts: interpersonal, group, organizational, public, and intercultural; and this edition offers new insights on computer-mediated communication and the mass media. This text can be used successfully in both theory- and skills-based courses.

Written in a clear, lively style, Trenholm's overall approach―including her use of examples and interesting illustrations―helps both majors and non-majors alike develop a better understanding of communication as a field of study and an appreciation for ways in which communication impacts their daily lives.

New to This Edition

• The discussion of communication perspectives has been revised to include recent critical approaches.
• Research studies have been chosen to illustrate the methods used by communication scholars to study interaction.
• Increased discussion of computer-mediated communication and its effect on interpersonal, group, organizational, and public communication, prompts students to be more conscious of using the appropriate media in the appropriate setting (Chs. 6-10).

About the Author

Sarah Trenholm is Emerita Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Ithaca College, New York, USA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205335349
• ISBN 13: 9780205335343
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 400