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

By Steve Duck, David T. McMahan, David T McMahan

Book Overview

"A comprehensive, student-focused exploration of the complexity of human communication." --Darrell Mullins, Salisbury University Communication in Everyday Life: The Basic Course Edition With Public Speaking, Second Edition encourages students to apply basic communication concepts to their daily lives, giving them a deeper understanding of the inseparable connection between relationships and communication. Authors Steve Duck and David T. McMahan expertly combine theory and application to introduce students to fundamental communication concepts and master practical communication skills, such as listening and critical thinking, using technology to communicate, understanding nonverbal communication, creating persuasive strategies, and managing group conflict. The fully updated Second Edition offers practical instruction to improve a student's ability to effectively communicate interpersonally, in groups, in interviews, and speaking through presentations. Throughout the book, students receive the tools they need to critically analyze their situation, link communication theory to their own experiences, and improve their communication and public speaking skills in the process.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1506350240
• ISBN13: 9781506350240
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.0" x 9.9"