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Description

The third edition of Human Communication is an engaging reflection of the contemporary field of communication studies. The authors’ writing mantra ("Make It Smart; Keep It Real") leads to a text that strikes a practical balance of definitive content and everyday application. To "make it smart," the authors read hundreds of articles from mainstream communication journals. To "keep it real," the authors synthesized their findings so that they resonate with the challenges and goals of today's typical basic course. Every chapter features skill-building, critical thinking, innovative pedagogy, 21st century examples, and lively writing that is respectful of the student reader.

Table of Contents

Part One: Fundamentals of Communication Studies

1. Introduction to Human Communication

2. Perception, Self and Communication

3. Language and Meaning

4. Nonverbal Communication

5. Listening and Critical Thinking

Part Two: Communication Contexts

6. Interpersonal Communication

7. Intercultural Communication

8. Workplace Communication

9. The Dynamics of Small Group Communication

Part Three: Fundamentals of Public Speaking: Preparation and Delivery

10. Topic Selection and Audience Analysis

11. Source Credibility and Using Evidence

12. Organizing Your Presentation

13. Delivery and Visual Resources

14. Informative Presentations

15. Persuasive Presentations
Online Unit: Mediated Communication and Media Literacy: This section is found on the book's Online Learning Center Web site at www.mhhe.com/pearson3

About the Authors

Judy C. Pearson is Associate Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and Professor of Communication at North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota. She has co-authored 30 text and trade books. Judy has served as the President of the Central States Communication Association, the World Communication Association, and the National Communication Association. She met Paul E. Nelson at a basic course directors meeting, married him, and the couple has six children. The two have been producing basic course books together ever since.

Paul E. Nelson was Director of the Honors College at the University of Missouri, Departmental Executive Officer at Iowa State University, Dean of the College of Communication at Ohio University, and Chair of the Political Science Department and Head of the Department of Communication at North Dakota State University. He has co-authored many textbooks with his spouse and colleague Dr. Judy C. Pearson.

Scott Titsworth is an Associate Professor and Associate Director for Graduate Studies in the School of Communication Studies at Ohio University. Scott is a co-author of four textbooks and is a nationally respected scholar in the field of instructional communication and communication education. Scott and co-author, Lynn Harter, are married and have one daughter.

New Features

Updated coverage on contemporary communication research including a discussion of the communication skills that employers seek (Ch. 1); a discussion of ethnic, racial, and social influences on language (Ch. 3); multicultural examples of nonverbal communication (Ch. 4); research on gender/sex differences in listening (Ch. 5); a section on the nature of friendships including Rawlin’s theory (Ch. 6); a discussion of how to respond to illegal and inappropriate job interview questions (Ch. 8); and new student presentations with explanatory side notes in informative (Ch. 14) and persuasive speaking (Ch. 15).

Interviewing and Communicating at Work, previously in separate chapters, now have been combined into one chapter, (8) Workplace Communication focusing on the practical skills students will need as they transition from college to the workplace.

Mediated Communication and Media Literacy (formerly Chapter 11) is now on the book’s Online Learning Center website, www.mhhe.com/pearson3.

The new chapter opening vignettes deal with contemporary/real issues that will appeal to students including, the controversy over the use of Native American and other racially linked mascots; the controversy surrounding Michael J. Fox’s commercials on stem cell research and the nonverbal imagery accompanying his message; and social networking website like MySpace and Facebook raise questions related to issues surrounding friendship and interpersonal communication.

New ESL coverage in each chapter provides a number of tips to help students bridge language and cultural barriers including, ways ESL speakers can adapt their nonverbal behaviors; cross-cultural friendships and romantic relationships; cross-cultural skills in the workplace; cultural differences and group dynamics; topic selection for ESL speakers

New end-of-chapter Review and Study Guide includes 10 multiple choice and 2 Critical Thinking Questions for each chapter to help students test their understanding of the key chapter concepts.

To purchase an electronic eBook version of this title, visit www.CourseSmart.com (ISBN 0-07-725299-3).