Communication Principles for a Lifetime, Portable Edition -- Volume 1: Principles of Communication

by Beebe, Steven A.; Beebe, Susan J.; Ivy, Diana K.

• ISBN13: 9780205580668
• ISBN10: 0205580661
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-02-07
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

This alternative version ofCommunication: Principles for a Lifetimeis a four volume set (sold together or separately) with fully integrated practice tests and contextually placed icons connected to our interactive onlineMyCommunicationLabresources. This Portable Edition offers unparalleled flexibility, choice, and support for the learning experience. Written by experienced and highly regarded authors and teachers,Communication: Principles for a Lifetime, Portable Editionprovides readers with all the theory and skills necessary in a manner that will help them to apply what they learn throughout their lives. Understanding that the challenge is learning the myriad of skills, principles, and theories without being overwhelmed, Beebe, Beebe, and Ivy anchor all discussion around five key principles of communication throughout their book: Be awareof your communication with yourself and others. Effectively use and interpretverbalmessages. Effectively use and interpretnonverbalmessages. Listenandrespondthoughtfully to others. Appropriately adaptmessages to others. Providing both comprehensive and cutting-edge content about communication organized around these five themes, Beebe, Beebe, and Ivy cover all of the topics expected in a manner that will help the reader organize the extensive range of material.

Table of Contents

Principles of Communication Introduction

Foundations of Human Communication

Self-Awareness and Communication

Understanding Verbal Messages

Understanding Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Responding

Adapting to Others: Bridging Culture and Gender Differences

Principles for a Lifetime

Interpersonal Communication Introduction

Understanding Interpersonal Communication

Enhancing Relationships

Technology and Interpersonal Communication

Interviewing

Communicating in Groups and Teams Introduction

Understanding Group and Team Performance

Enhancing Group and Team Performance

Technology and Group Communication

Presentational Speaking Introduction

Developing Your Presentation

Organizing and Outlining Your Presentation

Delivering Your Presentation

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Technology and Presentation Communication

Sample Speeches for Discussion and Evaluation

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