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NOTEdoes not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyCommunicationLab search for 0134126920 / 9780134126920 Human Communication in Society plus MyCommunicationLab for Introduction to Communication - Access Card Package, 4/e, which contains:0133754006 / 9780133754001 Human Communication in Society, 4/e 0133882942 / 9780133882940 MyCommunicationLab for Introduction to Communication Access CardMyCommunicationLab should only be purchased when required by an instructor.A Comprehensive Look at Human InteractionHuman 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 readers 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 MyCommunicationLabMyCommunicationLab 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 (TM), an immersive learning experience designed for the way today's students read, think, and learn.
Contents
Part I1. Introduction to Human Communication2. Perspectives on Human Communication3. Communicating Identities4. Communicating, Perceiving, and UnderstandingPart II: Developing Effective Human Communication Skills5. Verbal Communication6. Nonverbal Communication7. Listening and RespondingPart III: Communicating in Context8. Communicating Across Cultures9. Communicating in Close Relationships10. Small Group Communication11. Communicating in Organizations12. Rhetorical Communication13. Mass Media and Communication14. Communication and New Technologies
