Communication in Everyday Life
eBook - ePub

Communication in Everyday Life

The Basic Course Edition With Public Speaking

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eBook - ePub

Communication in Everyday Life

The Basic Course Edition With Public Speaking

About this book

Communication in Everyday Life: The Basic Course Edition With Public Speaking offers an engaging look at the inseparable connection between relationships and communication. Best-selling authors Steve Duck and David T. McMahan expertly combine theory and application to introduce students to communication fundamentals. The book provides a strong foundation in communication concepts, theory, and research, while helping readers master practical communication skills such as listening and critical thinking, using technology to communicate, understanding nonverbal communication, creative persuasive strategies, and managing group conflict. The Third Edition includes enhancements to its proven pedagogical features that reflect updates in research, cultural and societal changes, and emerging issues.      

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Publisher Note
  3. Half Title
  4. Acknowledgements
  5. Title Page
  6. Copyright Page
  7. Brief Contents
  8. Detailed Contents
  9. Preface
  10. A Personal Note to Readers
  11. Acknowledgments
  12. About the Authors
  13. Part I Communication Foundations
  14. 1 An Overview of Communication
  15. Part II Communication Skills
  16. 2 Identities, Perceptions, and Communication
  17. 3 Verbal Communication
  18. 4 Nonverbal Communication
  19. 5 Culture and Communication
  20. 6 Listening
  21. Part III Communication Contexts
  22. 7 Personal Relationships
  23. 8 Groups and Leaders
  24. 9 Communication and the Workplace
  25. 10 Technology and Media in Everyday Life
  26. 11 Interviewing
  27. Part IV Presentation Skills in Context
  28. 12 Preparing for a Presentation
  29. 13 Developing a Presentation
  30. 14 Informative and Persuasive Presentations
  31. 15 Delivering a Presentation
  32. Appendix A: The Discipline of Communication
  33. Appendix B: Sample Presentations
  34. Glossary
  35. References
  36. Index