Communication in Everyday Life: A Survey of Communication

Bys: Duck, Steve and McMahan, David T.

Communication in Everyday Life explores fundamental concepts, theories, and skills, enabling students to apply the material to their personal and professional lives. With a thematic integration of the relational perspective and a focus on demonstrating its direct relevance to their own everyday communication, authors Steve Duck and David T. McMahan help students build a strong foundation in communication concepts, theory, and research, while developing practical skills such as listening, critical thinking, effective use of technology, understanding nonverbal communication, creating persuasive strategies, and managing group conflicts. With updated coverage of media and technology, new examples, and updated references, the Fifth Edition offers timely insights into modern communication topics central to everyday life.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1071922629
• ISBN13: 9781071922620
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.