In the Company of Others: An Introduction to Communication - Softcover

Rothwell, Professor J Dan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0190457422 ISBN 13: 9780190457426

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, 2017

Synopsis

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

About this title

About the Author

J. Dan Rothwell is chair of the Communication Studies Department at Cabrillo College. During his extensive teaching career, Dr. Rothwell has received almost two dozen awards, including the 2014 "Master Teacher" award from the Western States Communication Association; a 2012 official resolution
by the California State Senate acknowledging Dr. Rothwell's teaching excellence; the 2011 National Communication Association "Community College Educator of the Year"; the 2010 Ernest L. Boyer International Award for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Technology conferred by the Center for the
Advancement of Teaching and Learning, Florida State College, and the National Council of Instructional Administrators; and the 2010 Cabrillo College "Innovative Teacher of the Year" award.

Review

"A solid college level textbook written at an appropriate level for students to understand and apply. With some updated citations and adoption of lively, applicable examples, this text should be highly competitive with others on the market."
--Kimberly Batty-Hebert, South Florida State College

"In the Company of Others is the best organized, most informative intro to communication studies textbook around. Written by a gifted teacher in an honest, lively, and personal style, it features surprising insights and intriguing examples. Rothwell has an admirable sense of humor."
--Lawrence MacKenzie, Community College of Philadelphia

"If you are looking for a text that approaches the course from a multicultural perspective, a social constructionist perspective, or perhaps even a critical perspective, this is the text for you."
--Steve Stogsdill, Hardin-Simmons University

"I would say that this textbook offers a compelling take on basic communication concepts and theories, chock full of timely examples and relevant topics. I really like the assessments and end-of-chapter discussion questions."
--Jaime Bochantin, DePaul University

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0190457422
• ISBN 13: 9780190457426
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 427