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Communication in Our Lives Julia Wood (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill)

Communication in Our Lives By Julia Wood (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill)

Communication in Our Lives by Julia Wood (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill)

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Provides what students need to strengthen their interpersonal, group, public speaking, and media literacy skills - and demonstrates the value of communication in their own lives. This book is packed with interactive, online study tools that assist your students as they explore human communication and become confident and effective communicators.

Communication in Our Lives Summary

Communication in Our Lives by Julia Wood (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill)

COMMUNICATION IN OUR LIVES, Seventh Edition, provides everything you need to strengthen your interpersonal, group, public speaking, and media literacy skills-and demonstrates the value of communication in your life. Award-winning, forward-thinking scholar Julia T. Wood focuses on helping you develop vital communication skills while exploring the latest research and theory of today's most prominent communication scholars, including current developments in cultural and social diversity and the impact of technology on communication. This popular text features an engaging, personal tone, highly readable style, and frequent Student Voice sections that explore how other students have experienced key communication concepts. It is also packed with interactive, online study tools that can help you explore human communication and become a more confident and effective communicator.

About Julia Wood (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill)

Julia Wood joined the faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill when she was 24. During her 37 years on the faculty, she taught classes and conducted research on personal relationships as well as gender, communication and culture. She was named the Lineberger Distinguished Professor of Humanities and the Caroline H. and Thomas S. Royster Distinguished Professor of Graduate Education. In addition to publishing 25 books and 100 articles and book chapters, she has presented more than 100 papers at professional conferences and campuses around the country. Her accolades include 14 awards honoring her teaching and 16 awards recognizing her scholarship. She received her B.A. from North Carolina State University, her M.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Ph.D. from The Pennsylvania State University.

Table of Contents

Brief Contents. Preface. About the Author. Introduction. Part I: FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION. 1. The World of Communication. 2. Perception and Communication. 3. Communication and Personal Identity. 4. Listening Effectively. 5. The Verbal Dimension of Communication. 6. The Nonverbal Dimension of Communication. 7. Communication and Culture. Part II: INTERPERSONAL AND GROUP COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA LITERACY. 8. Communication in Personal Relationships. 9. Communication in Groups and Teams. 10. Communication in Organizations. 11. Media and Media Literacy. Part III: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION. 12. Planning Public Speaking. 13. Researching and Developing Support for Public Speeches. 14. Organizing and Presenting Public Speeches. 15. Informative Speaking. 16. Persuasive Speaking. Closing: Pulling Ideas Together. Appendix A: Annotated Sample Speeches. Appendix B: Interviewing. Glossary. Reference. Index.

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CIN1285075978VG
9781285075976
1285075978
Communication in Our Lives by Julia Wood (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill)
Julia Wood (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Cengage Learning, Inc
20140101
480
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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