Communication Principles for a Lifetime, Portable Edition -- Volume 1: Principles of Communication (with MyCommunicationLab with E-Book Student Access Code Card)

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

• ISBN13: 9780205791378
• ISBN10: 0205791379
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2009-08-23
• 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

Volume 1    Principles of Communication

Introduction

Chapter 1    Foundations of Human Communication

Chapter 2    Self-Awareness and Communication

Chapter 3    Understanding Verbal Messages

Chapter 4    Understanding Nonverbal Messages

Chapter 5    Listening and Responding

Chapter 6    Adapting to Others: Bridging Culture and Gender Differences

Appendix A  Principles for a Lifetime

 

Volume 2    Interpersonal Communication

Introduction

Chapter 7    Understanding Interpersonal Communication

Chapter 8    Enhancing Relationships

Appendix A  Technology and Interpersonal Communication

Appendix B   Interviewing

 

Volume 3    Communicating in Groups and Teams

Introduction

Chapter 9    Understanding Group and Team Performance

Chapter 10  Enhancing Group and Team Performance

Appendix A  Technology and Group Communication

 

Volume 4    Presentational Speaking

Introduction

Chapter 11  Developing Your Presentation

Chapter 12  Organizing and Outlining Your Presentation

Chapter 13  Delivering Your Presentation

Chapter 14  Speaking to Inform

Chapter 15  Speaking to Persuade

Appendix A  Technology and Presentation Communication

Appendix B  Sample Speeches for Discussion and Evaluation