Human Communication in Action

Morgan, Eric L,Armfield, Greg G.

ISBN 10: 1465223266 / ISBN 13: 9781465223265

Published by Kendall Hunt Publishing, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Human Communication in Action
• Publisher: Kendall Hunt Publishing
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1465223266
• ISBN 13: 9781465223265
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Human Communication in Action provides students with a valuable resource that can be used beyond the classroom by bringing together leading innovative scholars of Communication as contributors for this human communication textbook. Each unit presents overarching concepts of communication in an easy-to-read and practical manner. The first unit begins with a discussion of human communication fundamentals, ethics, verbal communication, nonverbal communication, and culture and communication. The second unit is dedicated to the art of public speaking and listening. The third unit addresses several contexts of interpersonal communication including relationship development and maintenance, technology and relationships, and interpersonal conflict management. The fourth unit explores organizational and group communication addressing organizational culture, structure, socialization, conflict management, group development, decision making, and leadership. The final unit treats the study of communication in a variety of contexts. This unit begins with persuasive communication and moves into discussion of deception, ethics and lying, heath communication, and digital literacy. A variety of exercises and group activities corresponding to each unit and section are included to assist in knowledge acquisition.