Authors: Julia T. Wood
ISBN-13: 9780495502012, ISBN-10: 0495502014
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Date Published: February 2008
Edition: 5th Edition
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 seventeen books and edited nine others. In addition, she has published more than eighty articles and book chapters, and she has won twelve awards for undergraduate teaching and thirteen awards for her scholarship. 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.
Provides insight into communication for introductory level undergraduate students in the field of communication studies. Emphasis is placed on understanding issues of social and cultural diversity, understanding the role of theories and research in the field, and developing concrete communication skills. Students reflections illustrate ideas throughout the text and exercises encourage students to apply concepts and develop skills. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Wood (communication studies, U. of North Carolina-Chapel Hill) provides a conversational approach to communication theory and practice. Special features are the incorporation of social diversity into all chapters rather than into "politically correct" sidebars and an emphasis on theory and research. Color photographs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Introduction | 2 | |
1 | The World of Communication | 10 |
2 | Perception and Communication | 38 |
3 | Communication and Personal Identity | 64 |
4 | Effective Listening | 92 |
5 | The Verbal Dimension of Communication | 120 |
6 | The Nonverbal Dimension of Communication | 148 |
7 | Communication and Cultures | 176 |
8 | Foundations of Interpersonal Communication | 206 |
9 | Communication in Personal Relationships | 234 |
10 | Foundations of Group and Team Communication | 262 |
11 | Effective Communication in Task Groups | 286 |
12 | Planning Public Speaking | 312 |
13 | Researching and Developing Support for Public Speeches | 342 |
14 | Organizing and Presenting Public Speeches | 370 |
Closing: We've Come a Long Way | 406 | |
Glossary | 413 | |
References | 419 | |
Index | 433 |