Understanding human communication /
Ronald B. Adler, George Rodman, with Carrie Cropley.
- 11th ed.
- Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2012.
- 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 1. Fundamentals of human communication. Human communication : what and why ; The changing world of communication ; The self, perception, and communication -- pt. 2. Communication elements. Language ; Listening ; Nonverbal communication -- pt. 3. Interpersonal communication. Understanding interpersonal relationships ; Improving interpersonal relationships -- pt. 4. Communication in groups. Communicating in groups ; Solving problems in groups -- pt. 5. Public communication. Preparing speeches ; Organization and support ; Informative speaking ; Persuasive speaking.
This best-selling textbook for introductory human communication courses places communication theory within the context of everyday skills.