Human communication in society /
Jess K. Alberts, Thomas K. Nakayama, Judith N. Martin.
- 2nd ed.
- Boston, MA : Pearson Higher Education, c2010.
- xi, 498, G-6, R-16, C-2, I-6 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; (pbk) ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. R-1 - R-16) and index.
Introduction to human communication -- Communication studies: history and contemporary approaches -- Communication and identities -- Communicating, perceiving, and understanding -- Verbal communication -- Nonverbal communication -- Communication across cultures -- Communicating in close relationships -- Small group communication -- Communicating in organizations --Communication and media -- Developing your presentation -- Organizing and outlining your presentation --Delivering your presentation -- Speaking to inform -- Speaking to persuade.