Communication: Making Connections (Book Alone) - Softcover

Seiler, William J.; Beall, Melissa L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 020533542X ISBN 13: 9780205335428

Publisher: Pearson, 2001

Synopsis

Introduces readers to the skills and theory of communication while focusing on the connection of communication to their lives, their education, and their careers and the role of technology in the communication process. "" The authors believe that communication is about connecting, linking, sharing, participating, bonding, coupling, or joining with others. This book uses exercises and examples, as well as the authors' conversational style, to draw readers into the book and motivate them to learn and understand the basic principles of communication. An integrated emphasis on technology helps readers learn about its relationship to communication. For anyone wanting an introduction to the field of communication.

About this title

From the Back Cover

This popular, comprehensive introduction to speech communication deftly blends theory, current research, and skills, while emphasizing the connections between communication and our daily lives.

 

Unique in its integrated “connections” theme and streamlined pedagogy, Communication: Making Connections introduces the basic principles of public speaking, interpersonal communication, and group communication. The constant application of a solid theoretical foundation to everyday communication through relevant examples, thought-provoking questions, and boxed features stress communication competence.

 

New and strengthened pedagogy highlights and reinforces the “connections” theme throughout the book, demonstrating how communication connects us to each other in a variety of contexts: the workplace, family, friends, community, school, public communication settings, the Internet, and across cultures.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 020533542X
• ISBN 13: 9780205335428
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 512