Human Communication in Society

For courses in Introduction to Communication

A Comprehensive Look at Human Interaction
Human Communication in Society takes an enhanced look at the relationship between humans and their societies through a contemporary critical lens. By examining history and societal structures as a means to assess modes of human communication, the text helps students to understand the theory and context of the way people interact. The Fourth Edition uses new examples, illustrations, and pedagogical materials to highlight the importance of understanding multiple perceptions when studying communication. By addressing vital forms of communication such as listening, responding, verbal/non-verbal communication, and perception, Human Communication in Society addresses the subject of interpersonal interaction from a holistic standpoint.

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List of contents

Part I: Understanding Human Communication Processes
1. Introduction to Human Communication
2. Perspectives on Human Communication
3. Communicating Identities
4. Communicating, Perceiving, and Understanding
 
Part II: Developing Effective Human Communication Skills
5. Verbal Communication
6. Nonverbal Communication
7. Listening and Responding
 
Part III: Communicating in Context
8. Communicating Across Cultures
9. Communicating in Close Relationships
10. Small Group Communication
11. Communicating in Organizations
12. Rhetorical Communication
13. Mass Media and Communication
14. Communication and New Technologies

About the author

Jess Alberts is the President’s Professor in the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at Arizona State University. She is an interpretive scholar who focuses on interpersonal communication and specializes in the study of conflict.
 
Thomas Nakayama is a professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Northeastern University. He is a critical scholar who focuses on rhetoric and intercultural communication.

Judith Martin is a professor in the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at Arizona State University. She is a social scientist whose expertise is in intercultural communication.

Summary

For courses in Introduction to Communication
 
A Comprehensive Look at Human Interaction
Human Communication in Society takes an enhanced look at the relationship between humans and their societies through a contemporary critical lens. By examining history and societal structures as a means to assess modes of human communication, the text helps students to understand the theory and context of the way people interact. The Fourth Edition uses new examples, illustrations, and pedagogical materials to highlight the importance of understanding multiple perceptions when studying communication. By addressing vital forms of communication such as listening, responding, verbal/non-verbal communication, and perception, Human Communication in Society addresses the subject of interpersonal interaction from a holistic standpoint.
 
Also available with MyCommunicationLab^®
MyCommunicationLab for the Introduction to Communication course extends learning online, engaging students and improving results. Media resources with assignments bring concepts to life, and offer students opportunities to practice applying what they’ve learned. And MediaShare offers an easy, mobile way for students and instructors to interact and engage with speeches, visual aids, group projects, and other files. Please note: this version of MyCommunicationLab does not include an eText.

Human Communication in Society, Fourth Edition is also available via REVEL™, an immersive learning experience designed for the way today's students read, think, and learn. Learn more.
 

Product details

• Authors: Jess K. Alberts, Judith N. Martin, Thomas K. Nakayama
• Publisher: Pearson Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2015
• EAN: 9780133754001
• ISBN: 978-0-13-375400-1
• No. of pages: 448
• Weight: 840 g
• Series: Pearson; Pearson
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Communication science