Overview

Communication is key to your social, political, professional, and personal life. Packed with case studies and tips from nationally recognized explorers, scientists, researchers, and activists, INVITATION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION - NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, 2e equips you with the foundational skills you need to compete and succeed in today's fast-paced workplace. It also helps you recognize the importance and centrality of communication in your professional and personal life. Insightful Communicating in the Workplace features introduce you to real-world workplace needs and the role of communication in negotiating those needs, while Ethical Moments help you work through modern dilemmas you may eventually face in the workplace and resolve them civilly._x000D_

Full Product Details

Author:   Cindy Griffin (Colorado State University) ,  Jennifer Bone (Colorado State University)
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 20.50cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.839kg
ISBN:  

9781305502826

ISBN 10:   1305502825
Pages:   488
Publication Date:   01 January 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgements. Part I: FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION. 1. The Communication Process. 2. Communication, Perception, and the Self. 3. Nonverbal Communication. 4. Language. 5. Listening. Part II: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION. 6. Understanding Interpersonal Communication. 7. Improving Interpersonal Communication and Relationships. Part III: COMMUNICATION IN GROUPS. 8. Foundations of Understanding Communication in Groups and Teams. 9. Communicating Effectively in Groups and Teams. Part IV: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION. 10. Developing Your Speech Topic and Purpose. 11. Gathering and Developing Supporting Materials. 12. Delivering Your Speech. 13. Informative Speaking. 14. Persuasive Speaking. 15. Invitational Speaking. End Notes. Glossary.

Reviews

Author Information

Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana; Master of Arts, University of Oregon, Eugene Oregon. Professor, Speech Communication, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorad since 1998. Author of INVITATION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING 4TH EDITION (Cengage). Ph.D. in Communication, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, 2007.Emphasis: Rhetorical Theory and Criticism, Political Communication, Feminist Theory. M.A., Speech Communication, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, 2000. Teaches communicaiton studies at Colorado State University.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions