Communication Mosaics: An Introduction to the Field of Communication Non-Infotrac Version - Softcover

Julia T. Wood

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534607330 ISBN 13: 9780534607333

Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co, 2003

Synopsis

This book offers a holistic approach to the field of communication by first explaining the basic processes central to all communication contexts (e.g. listening, perceiving, using verbal and nonverbal communication, establishing climate) and then applying these processes to various contexts (interpersonal, small group, public, organizational, intercultural, electronically mediated communication, and mass communication). Written by one of the leading scholars in the field, this book provides readers with a clear understanding of the fundamental skills and processes that are a part of the broad array of communication encounters in personal, professional, and public life in the 21st century.

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About the Author

Julia T. Wood is the Lineberger Professor of Humanities and a professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she teaches courses and conducts research on gender, communication, culture, and communication in personal relationships. Dr. Wood has authored 15 books and edited 10 others. In addition, she has published more than 80 articles and book chapters, and she has won nine awards for undergraduate teaching. She received her B.A. from North Carolina State University, her M.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University.

Review

“My overall impression of Mosaics is a very positive one. I mostly appreciate Wood’s writing style; it’s conversational while still scholarly."

"Wood does the best job on the market of trying to makethe text accessible to students while still maintaining its rigor. She does much to persuade me that it is possible to make a text student-friendly without necessarily dumbing down’ the material."

"Ultimately, I believe that Communication Mosaics is one of the best introductory texts on the market. The text is written in an easy-to-read manner, with complex ideas explained in the simplest of terms and supplemented through analogy and example, which makes it an ideal text for introductory students."

"Communication Mosaics is an excellent introductory textbook on communication theories, research, skills/competencies, and real life applications. It demonstrates the relevance of communication and excites students by stirring curiosity. Many students may consider communication careers after learning from it." --wadworth.com

Edition details

• Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534607330
• ISBN 13: 9780534607333
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 429