Overview

This alternative version of Communication: Principles for a Lifetime is a four volume set (sold together or separately) with fully integrated practice tests and contextually placed icons connected to our interactive online MyCommunicationLab resources. This Portable Edition offers unparalleled flexibility, choice, and support for the learning experience. Written by experienced and highly regarded authors and teachers, Communication: Principles for a Lifetime, Portable Edition provides readers with all the theory and skills necessary - in a manner that will help them to apply what they learn throughout their lives. Understanding that the challenge is learning the myriad of skills, principles, and theories without being overwhelmed, Beebe, Beebe, and Ivy anchor all discussion around five key principles of communication throughout their book: Be aware of your communication with yourself and others. Effectively use and interpret verbal messages. Effectively use and interpret nonverbal messages. Listen and respond thoughtfully to others. Appropriately adapt messages to others. Providing both comprehensive and cutting-edge content about communication organized around these five themes, Beebe, Beebe, and Ivy cover all of the topics expected in a manner that will help the reader organize the extensive range of material.

Full Product Details

Author:   Steven A. Beebe ,  Susan J. Beebe ,  Diana K. Ivy
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.20cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9780205791378

ISBN 10:   0205791379
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   23 August 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Volume 1 Principles of CommunicationIntroductionChapter 1 Foundations of Human CommunicationChapter 2 Self-Awareness and CommunicationChapter 3 Understanding Verbal MessagesChapter 4 Understanding Nonverbal MessagesChapter 5 Listening and RespondingChapter 6 Adapting to Others: Bridging Culture and Gender DifferencesAppendix A Principles for a Lifetime Volume 2 Interpersonal CommunicationIntroductionChapter 7 Understanding Interpersonal CommunicationChapter 8 Enhancing RelationshipsAppendix A Technology and Interpersonal CommunicationAppendix B Interviewing Volume 3 Communicating in Groups and TeamsIntroductionChapter 9 Understanding Group and Team PerformanceChapter 10 Enhancing Group and Team PerformanceAppendix A Technology and Group Communication Volume 4 Presentational SpeakingIntroductionChapter 11 Developing Your PresentationChapter 12 Organizing and Outlining Your PresentationChapter 13 Delivering Your PresentationChapter 14 Speaking to InformChapter 15 Speaking to PersuadeAppendix A Technology and Presentation CommunicationAppendix B Sample Speeches for Discussion and Evaluation

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