Understanding human communication /
Ronald B. Adler, George Rodman.
- 6th ed.
- Fort Worth : Harcourt Brace College Publishers, c1997.
- xxiii, 525 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 1. Fundamentals of human communication. Communication : what and why ; The self, perception, and communication ; Communication and culture -- pt. 2. Communication elements. Language ; Listening ; Nonverbal communication -- pt. 3. Interpersonal communication. Understanding interpersonal communication ; Managing conflict in interpersonal relationships -- pt. 4. Communication in groups. Communicating in groups and teams ; Solving problems in groups and teams -- pt. 5. Public communication. Preparing and presenting your speech ; Organization and support ; Informative speaking ; Persuasive speaking.
This best-selling textbook for introductory human communication courses places communication theory within the context of everyday skills