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Human Communication 4th Edition

by Judy Pearson (Author), Paul Nelson (Author), Scott Titsworth (Author),
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The fourth edition of Human Communication is an engaging reflection of the contemporary field of communication studies. The authors' writing mantra ("Make It Smart; Keep It Real") leads to a text that strikes a practical balance of definitive content and everyday application. To "make it smart," the authors read hundreds of articles from mainstream communication journals. To "keep it real," the authors synthesized their findings so that they resonate with the challenges and goals of today's typical basic course. Always the goal is to highlight the relevancy of communication to college students by engaging the readers. Every chapter features skill-building, critical thinking, innovative pedagogy, 21st century examples, and lively writing that is respectful of the student reader.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0073406805
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0073406800
  3. Edition
    4th
  4. Publisher
    McGraw-Hill Education
  5. Publication date
    February 16, 2010
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    8.25 x 0.75 x 10 inches
  8. Print length
    448 pages
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About the Author

Lynn M. Harter is the Steven and Barbara Schoonover Professor of Health Communication in the School of Communication Studies at Ohio University. Guided by narrative sensibilities, her work focuses on how people develop resiliency in the midst of profound vulnerability. She has produced a documentary on pediatric cancer care now distributed through PBS affiliates in the U.S., and has published over 50 articles and book chapters in interdisciplinary outlets. She lives in Athens, Ohio, with her husband, Scott, daughter, Emma Grace, and two basset hounds, Ned and Cleo.

Scott Titsworth is an Associate Professor and Interim Dean for the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University. Scott is co-author of four textbooks and a nationally respected scholar in the field of instructional communication and communication education. In addition to his current administrative responsibilities, Scott has worked as a basic course administrator for his entire career and has been active with the first year student program at Ohio University.

Judy C. Pearson was Associate Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and Professor of Communication at North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota, and Director of the Northern Virginia Center for Virginia Tech in Falls Church, Virginia. She has co-authored over 30 text and trade books and more than 100 scholarly articles and chapters in edited books. Judy has served as the President of the Central States Communication Association, the World Communication Association, and the National Communication Association. She met Paul E. Nelson at a basic course directors meeting, married him, and the couple has six children. The two have been producing basic course books together ever since.

Paul E. Nelson was Director of the Honors College at the University of Missouri, Departmental Executive Officer at Iowa State University, Dean of the College of Communication at Ohio University, and Chair of the Political Science Department and Head of the Department of Communication at North Dakota State University. He has co-authored many textbooks with his spouse and colleague, Dr. Judy C. Pearson.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw-Hill Education; 4th edition (February 16, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0073406805
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0073406800
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.75 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.75 x 10 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Human Communication book
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Excellent product, I bought it used but it looked like new. I can say that is in perfect conditions. When I opened the package,I thought "I bought a new book?", and I also said "oh wow smell like new".
The shipment of the book was really fast, it just took 2 days. I'm very happy with my product. It satisfies my necessities.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Just like the old college bookstore days!
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The book itself has been very helpful with the class I'm taking. Very easy to understand - can be kind of boring and redundant but I have very much enjoyed several chapters in terms of learning more about how people communicate with each other. Although, I was surprised how beat up it was when it arrived. Flashbacks of over-priced textbooks at the college bookstores!
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Perfect! my school was selling this for over $100, I got it for $1.99 by this seller. The book was BRAND NEW, had ALL pages and perfect condition. Saved me $100. If you go to MHCC and are looking for this book, buy it! It is fourth edition as well so it is exactly what MHCC is asking you to have.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Aight
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Okay so the book has some loose pages, but oh well. It ain't that bad. I mean I only need for one semester anyway . So yeah .. It's worth the price tho :)
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When I received this book there were pages missing all through out the entire book, and I needed to use this book for a class for college, and could not even do that or even work on my classwork or homework. I also did not receive a new book in exchange for this book even though it was defective.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Oh Look An Other Textbook
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Attention college students this book is that not waste of money or time. It provides some very useful tools that will be helpful later on in life. Now here is a question. Why didn't my high school teach this stuff. Knowing how to be an effective listener what have been so helpful before this.
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4.0 out of 5 stars exactly what i wanted
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The book; Human Communications, was on this website. It had a small description and a rating for quality of condition of the book. I ordered it and waitied the standard set of shipping time. Upon recievall, the book was actually in better shape than the post claimed. The only thing the poster should have noted was that the previous owner had underlined and highlighted throughout many of the pages. Nonetheless, that makes no matter to me, as I would have done the same. I'm very happy with my purchase
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