Communication in Everyday Life: The Basic Course Edition With Public Speaking

By Steve Duck and David T. McMahan

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 Fourth Edition has been streamlined to increase readability, includes new examples, and features updated and timely discussions of media and technology.

• Format: Loose Leaf
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1071979884
• ISBN13: 9781071979884
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 10.0"