In the Company of Others: An Introduction to Communication

By J. Dan Rothwell

Book Overview

Communication competence is vital for attaining most goals in life. In order to help students apply theoretical lessons to their own skills, In the Company of Others uses an organizing "communication competence model" to provide students with direction and guidance as they explore and improve their own communication processes.

Marked by J. Dan Rothwell's signature wit, this new edition engages students more than ever with its lively mixture of examples (drawn from pop culture, sports, and today's headlines), anecdotes, and illustrations. Focusing on the contexts of interpersonal, small group, and public communication, this introductory text integrates coverage of gender and culture throughout, giving these areas special attention early on in Chapter 3. Further discussions include cultural differences in perception and non-verbal meanings, cross-cultural friendships and romantic relationships, and gender and cultural bias in the workplace. In addition, the text incorporates coverage of technology and its impact on communication throughout. Topics include virtual groups, technology's effect on dating relationships, and the use of PowerPoint in public speaking. The book also features distinctive coverage of power, treating it as a central variable within all communication.

A unique blend of research, scholarly insight, and humor, In the Company of Others, Third Edition, is ideal for introductory communication courses.

SUPPLEMENTS
* Companion Website: Provides resources for both students (aids for speeches, research, web usage, study guides) and instructors (links to a variety of communication-related websites, chapter outlines, lecture assistance, student activities)
* Instructor's Manual: Includes an extensive Test Bank
* Instructor's Resource CD-ROM: Features PowerPoint lecture slides and a computerized Test Bank
* Student Success Manual: Offers study tips, chapter outlines and summaries, review questions, key terms, and critical thinking exercises

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195336305
• ISBN13: 9780195336306
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 2.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.9" x 1.0" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

Can't help but love the diversity...

I had this book for an Intro to Human Comm class, and I was amazed at the depth and breadth of coverage of the communication styles of diverse groups. The author addresses common concerns with intercultural communication, communication in relationships (including friendships, dating relationships, and GLBT relationships), and how to handle groups whose members have nothing in common except that they're in a group together. Even if you don't need this book for a class, you might want to check it out just to get some pointers on how to improve your own communication expertise. Most of us have to deal with people at school, work, in our neighborhoods, out and about while shopping, and so on who are completely different than we are--efficiently getting your point across is a lot easier if you have the skills to succeed. Besides the examples used in the text itself, the included CD-ROM has plenty of quizzes, activities, and videos to help you grasp the concepts in real world settings. If you do take my advice, I hope you enjoy the book!