Communication Mosaics: An Introduction to the Field of Communication - Softcover

Wood, Julia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534606423 ISBN 13: 9780534606428

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

This edition continues with the holistic approach to the field of communication by first explaining the basic processes central to all communication contexts (for example: listening, perceiving, using verbal and nonverbal communication and establishing climate), and then applying these processes to various contexts (interpersonal, small group, public, organizational, intercultural and mass communication). Through reviewer and student-praised "Student Voices" features, integration of diversity, skill-building pedagogy and real life examples, students are exposed to the vast world of communication and the tools needed to become effective communicators. This book should provide readers with a clear understanding of the fundamental skills and processes that are a part of the broad array of communication encounters in personal, professional and public life in the 21st century.

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Review

"Julia Wood is one of the clearest voices writing for undergraduates in our field, today." "I admire and appreciate the thoughtfulness of this text. I think Professor Wood has strong teaching instincts. These instincts come through her style of writing and the applicable and relevant examples she uses. ... I am especially impressed with the significant way I am seeing issues of diversity integrated into various chapters." "This text is ideal for a basic human communication course. From the personal stories to the student examples this book ensures that students take something away from this course." "Wood's writing is very conversational. I really appreciate the introduction and the ways Wood offers the textbook to her audience. It is more engaging than (the competition) that read from a distant voice. In particular, the introduction that serves to welcome "us" into the text nicely frames our experience of the text. Also, I have always appreciated Wood's inclusion of textual references-- it foregrounds the form we ask our students to replicate in their research." "I surveyed my students and got their overall perspective on the textbook. The main strengths they see are: the personal vignettes, where people share their communication challenges, relation of concepts to real life, and the questions at the end of the chapter. ...This text is an excellent introduction to the world of communication. It provides a basic theoretical perspective while providing students with real-world applications. My students generally enjoy reading it and always have intelligent questions parked by the book."

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534606423
• ISBN 13: 9780534606428
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 456