More Than Words: An Introduction to Communication by Graeme Burton
The authors cover the essential elements of communication, including communication between individuals and groups, in organizations and through mass media and new technologies.
More Than Words
Summary
More Than Words provides an introduction to both communication theory and practice. This new edition of the best-selling text has been fully revised and updated to take into account new developments in communication and media studies.
More Than Words Summary
Table of Contents
Contents. List of illustrations and figures. Acknowledgments. 1. What is Communication? 1 How do we experience communication? 2 Why do we communicate? 3 What happens when we communicate? Review Debates Assignments Suggested reading 2. Interpersonal communication 1 Means of contact 2 Dealing with others 3 Perception -of ourselves and others 4 Barriers to communication 5 Interpersonal skills Review Debates Assignments Suggested reading 3. Communication in groups 1 What is a group? 2 Why do people join groups? 3 Three key factors in groups 4 Communicating in groups Review Debates Assignments Suggested reading 4. Communication in organizations 1 How do organizations operate? 2 Case studies and issues Review Debates Assignments Suggested reading 5. Mass communication 1 A mass communication society 2 Interpreting the media 3 The media:particular examples Review Debates Assignments Suggested reading 6. Communication and media skills 1 Getting started -a general strategy 2 Interpersonal skills 3 Writing skills 4 Design skills 5 Storyboarding 6 Taking photographs 7 Audio-visual production 8 Into the Net Assignments Suggested reading Glossary of communication terms Resources list for communication studies Index
Additional information
GOR004229392
9780415170079
0415170079
More Than Words: An Introduction to Communication by Graeme Burton
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
1998-04-16
296
N/A
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