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Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contexts prepares students to communicate competently and civilly amidst the numerous communication challenges we encounter in today’s fast-paced, diverse, and complex society.

This highly readable text empowers students to make informed choices regarding the communication of civility, the critical evaluation of ethically challenging communication situations, and the strategic use of communication skills. Covering a broad range of interpersonal communication themes, including the dark side of interpersonal communication and biocommunication, this user-friendly text presents concepts and activities with engaging examples and an attention-getting design.

• Engages students with the practical application of Interpersonal Communication concepts through the use real-life Case Studies, Student Blog-Entries, and Scene Transcripts from popular films in each chapter.
• Explores how civility can be incorporated into daily life through a continuous discussion of civil communication.
• Encourages discussion about the “dark side” of Interpersonal Communication in each chapter, including topics such as inflated self-esteem; workplace bullying; conversational dilemmas; and relational transgressions.
• Integrates cutting-edge research about cultural dynamics into every chapter including information on Computer Mediated Communication, work-place relationships, and diversity in family communication.

Part I. The Basics

Chapter 1: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Chapter 2: Perception

Part II. Communication and the Self:

Chapter 3: Self Concept and Communication

Chapter 4: Emotions and Communication

Chapter 5: Verbal Communication

Chapter 6: Nonverbal Communication

Part III. Communication with Others

Chapter 7: Communication Style and Conversation

Chapter 8: Listening and Confirming Communication

Chapter 9: Communication Climate, Disconfirming Messages, and Setting Boundaries 

Part IV. Communication and Relationships

Chapter 10: Interpersonal Relationships

Chapter 11: Interpersonal Conflict

Interpersonal Communication  (Speech Communication)

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  Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contexts, 2/E
  Lane
  ©2010 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 400 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205663028 | ISBN-13: 9780205663026
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  Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contexts prepares students to communicate successfully in today’s fast-paced and complex society through the implementation of a unique competence-building model.

   

  This highly readable text provides the theories, concepts, and applications in a pedagogically sound format based on a model of communication competence made up of three elements: motivation, knowledge, and skill.  Studying interpersonal communication through this distinct framework will provide a foundation for students’ motivation to communicate competently, increase their knowledge about communication, and enhance their acquisition and performance of communication skills. Covering a broad range of interpersonal communication themes, including strategic alternatives and solutions to communication challenges and information about friendship, family, romantic, and workplace relationships, this Second Edition presents theories, concepts, and activities with engaging examples and an attention-getting design.

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Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contexts

Shelley D. Lane, University of Texas at Dallas

ISBN-10: 0205453597
ISBN-13: 9780205453597

Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contexts prepares you to communicate competently and civilly amidst the numerous communication challenges you encounter in today’s fast-paced, diverse, and complex society. This highly readable text empowers you to make informed choices regarding the communication of civility, the critical evaluation of ethically challenging communication situations, and the strategic use of communication skills.

Interpersonal Communication helps put new concepts into the context of your own life so that you can communicate more competently and effectively. This book’s special features will help you:

• Become a better communicator by practicing skills through activities and skill-building elements you will find in each chapter, including reading real-life case studies, student blog entries, and scene transcripts from popular films.
• Explore how civility can be incorporated into your life through the choices you make everyday when you communicate.
• Overcome the “dark side” of interpersonal communication including issues like inflated self-esteem, workplace bullying, conversational dilemmas, and relationship problems.
• Learn about cutting-edge research relevant to your communication today including computer-mediated-communication, workplace relationships, and diversity in family communication.

What reviewers are saying about Lane’s Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contexts:

“The author does a great job of defining concepts through logical definitions, followed by concrete examples to bridge the gap between theory and application.” — Suzanne Stangl-Erkens, St. Cloud State University

“I really appreciate how there are examples taken from the media (i.e., the blogs and movie transcripts) because the new generation of students can relate to these more so than just a story used as an example.” — Karen Lada, Delaware County Community College

“I really like the features in this text.  Specifically, the activities and responding to the blog lend themselves easily to active and cooperative learning strategies within the classroom.  I wish more texts would include such features.” — Jo Anna Grant, CSU (San Bernadino)

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  Communicating: A Social and Career Focus (with MyCommunicationLab), 10/E
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  ©2007 | Allyn & Bacon | Kit/Package/ShrinkWrap; 480 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205587453 | ISBN-13: 9780205587452
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  Beebe, Beebe & Ivy
  ©2010 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 512 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205609309 | ISBN-13: 9780205609307
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  Communication: Principles for a Lifetime, Portable Edition -- Volume 1: Principles of Communication
  Beebe, Beebe & Ivy
  ©2009 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 272 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205580661 | ISBN-13: 9780205580668
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  • Effectively use and interpret verbal messages.
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  • Listen and respond thoughtfully to others.
  • Appropriately adapt messages to others.

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  Communication: Principles for a Lifetime, Portable Edition -- Volume 2: Interpersonal Communication
  Beebe, Beebe & Ivy
  ©2009 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 160 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205593569 | ISBN-13: 9780205593569
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  • Be aware of your communication with yourself and others.
  • Effectively use and interpret verbal messages.
  • Effectively use and interpret nonverbal messages.
  • Listen and respond thoughtfully to others.
  • Appropriately adapt messages to others.

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  Communication: Principles for a Lifetime, Portable Edition -- Volume 3: Communicating in Groups and Teams
  Beebe, Beebe & Ivy
  ©2009 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 160 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205593550 | ISBN-13: 9780205593552
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  • Be aware of your communication with yourself and others.
  • Effectively use and interpret verbal messages.
  • Effectively use and interpret nonverbal messages.
  • Listen and respond thoughtfully to others.
  • Appropriately adapt messages to others.

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  Communication: Principles for a Lifetime, Portable Edition -- Volume 4: Presentational Speaking
  Beebe, Beebe & Ivy
  ©2009 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 240 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205593577 | ISBN-13: 9780205593576
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  • Effectively use and interpret verbal messages.
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  • Appropriately adapt messages to others.

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  Human Communication in Society, 2/E
  Alberts, Nakayama & Martin
  ©2010 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 464 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205650805 | ISBN-13: 9780205650804
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  For the survey of Human Communication course.  Human Communication in Society is the only text to explore the interplay between the individual and society and its impact on communication.

   

  By understanding how the tensions among individual forces, societal forces, cultures, and contexts shape communication and meaning, students become more ethical and effective communicators. Based on feedback from more than 2,000 students who class-tested the manuscript and over 100 faculty reviewers, Alberts, Nakayama, and Martin wrote Human Communication in Society  to bring a comprehensive, balanced view to the study of human communication.

   

  The three authors bring expertise in their specific areas of study to create balanced coverage in the text. J ess Alberts, a social scientist, focuses on interpersonal communication with special proficiency in conflict and relationships. Thomas Nakayama is a critical scholar with a focus on rhetoric and intercultural communication. Judith Martin rounds out the project as the interpretive scholar with an expertise in intercultural communication.

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  Human Communication in Society (Book alone)
  Alberts, Nakayama & Martin
  ©2007 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 419 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 013132179X | ISBN-13: 9780131321793
  Brief Description

  

  Human Communication in Society is the only text to show how the interplay between the individual and society impacts communication. By understanding how the tensions that exist among individual forces, societal forces, cultures, and context shape communication and meaning, students become more ethical and effective communicators.

   

  Based on feedback of over 2,000 students who class tested the manuscript and over 100 faculty reviewers, Alberts, Nakayama, and Martin wrote Human Communication in Society in order to bring a comprehensive, balanced view to the study of human communication. Each of the three authors brings their expertise in their specific area of study to the text. Jess Alberts, a social scientist, focuses on interpersonal communication with special proficiency in conflict. Thomas Nakayama is a critical scholar with a focus on rhetoric and intercultural communication. Judith Martin rounds out the project as the interpretive scholar with her expertise in intercultural communication. This author combination brings to the market a balanced approach to the study of human communication.

   

  This text is for the survey of Human Communication course, which covers multiple subfields of communication and presumes little if any public speaking assignments.

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  Human Communication: The Basic Course, 11/E
  DeVito
  ©2009 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 512 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205522599 | ISBN-13: 9780205522590
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  Human Communication: The Basic Course surveys the broad field of human communication, giving attention to theory, research, and skill development.

   

  This Eleventh Edition provides an in-depth look at the concepts and principles of human communication, emphasizing public speaking, interpersonal communication, and small group communication. Designed to allow flexibility in teaching approaches, Human Communication: The Basic Course offers instructors a wide range of topics to discuss and apply to real-world experiences.

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  Interpersonal Communication Book, The, 12/E
  DeVito
  ©2009 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 416 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205625703 | ISBN-13: 9780205625703
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  The Interpersonal Communication Book provides a highly interactive presentation of the theory, research, and skills of interpersonal communication with integrated discussions of diversity, ethics, workplace issues, face-to-face and computer-mediated communication and the “dark side” of interpersonal communication. 

   

  Recognized for its ability to help students understand the crucial connection between theory and practice, this twelfth edition presents a comprehensive view of the theory and research in interpersonal communication and, at the same time, guides students to improve a wide range of interpersonal skills.  The text emphasizes how to choose among those skills and make effective communication choices in a variety of personal, social, and workplace relationships.  Superior coverage of cultural diversity, ethics, interpersonal communication in the workplace, and the integration of face-to-face and computer-mediated communication make The Interpersonal Communication Book the best choice for preparing students to communicate successfully in today's world.

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  Interpersonal Communication Book, The, 11/E
  DeVito
  ©2007 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 432 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205472885 | ISBN-13: 9780205472888
  Brief Description

  

  This text provides a highly interactive presentation of the theory, research, and skills of interpersonal communication, with strong, integrated discussions of diversity, ethics, workplace issues, and technology. 

   

  Recognized for its ability to help students understand the crucial connection between theory and practice, this eleventh edition presents a comprehensive view of the theory and research in interpersonal communication and, at the same time, guides students to improve a wide range of interpersonal skills and to apply these to personal, social, and workplace relationships.  Contextually-placed web icons in the text's margins direct students to the book's Companion Website where they engage in interactive exercises or simulations that help them gain a better understanding of concepts presented in the text. Superior coverage of cultural diversity, ethics, interpersonal communication in the workplace, and the workings and effects of technology make The Interpersonal Communication Book the best choice for preparing students to communicate successfully in today's world.

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  Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contexts
  Lane
  ©2008 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 416 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205453597 | ISBN-13: 9780205453597
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  Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contexts prepares students to communicate competently and civilly amidst the numerous communication challenges we encounter in today’s fast-paced, diverse, and complex society.

   

  This highly readable text empowers students to make informed choices regarding the communication of civility, the critical evaluation of ethically challenging communication situations, and the strategic use of communication skills. Covering a broad range of interpersonal communication themes, including the dark side of interpersonal communication and biocommunication, this user-friendly text presents concepts and activities with engaging examples and an attention-getting design.

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  Interpersonal Communication: Relating to Others, 5/E
  Beebe, Beebe & Redmond
  ©2008 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 448 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 020548879X | ISBN-13: 9780205488797
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  Interpersonal Communication offers a blend of theory and skills that students can use to become “other-oriented”–mindfully considerate of the thoughts, needs, and values of others.

   

  Fueled by the authors' conviction that “skills inform principles; principles inform skills,” Interpersonal Communication: Relating to Others maintains a careful balance between theoretical and skills-oriented material. This book integrates a key emphasis on diversity with examples drawn from a variety of age and ethnic groups and special boxes that focus on gender and diversity issues. A chapter on intercultural communication supplements this integral material by relating it to the “other-oriented” approach.

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  Interpersonal Messages: Communication and Relationship Skills
  DeVito
  ©2008 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 352 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205491111 | ISBN-13: 9780205491117
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  Interpersonal Messages is a brief, highly interactive text that emphasizes interpersonal communication and relationship skills, ethics, critical thinking, listening, and power in a multicultural world.

   

  In 10 chapters, Interpersonal Messages provides a comprehensive introduction to interpersonal communication and relationships that creates a foundation for students to understand the concepts of interpersonal communication and to develop the necessary skills to apply what they have learned through real-life examples and exercises. With a strengthened focus on skill-building, this text helps today's students understand how to master interpersonal communication and relationship skills in every area of their personal, social, and professional lives.

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  Media of Mass Communication, The, 9/E
  Vivian
  ©2009 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 536 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 020552110X | ISBN-13: 9780205521104
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  Rich with contemporary issues and trends including visual storytelling, Vivian’s The Media of Mass Communication 9e balances the principles and foundations of media literacy with lively examples, streamlined coverage, and a robust media package.  Widely praised for its dynamic writing style, this refined edition engages students with up-to-date and relatable examples, a vibrant new design and photo program, and an abundance of multimedia resources.

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  MYCOMMUNICATIONLAB
  Pearson Education
  ©2008 | Allyn & Bacon | Website | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205543286 | ISBN-13: 9780205543281
  URL:  http://www.mycommunicationlab.com
  Brief Description

  

  MyCommunicationLab is a state-of-the-art, interactive and instructive solution for communication courses. Designed to be used as a supplement to a traditional lecture course, or to completely administer an online course, MyCommunicationLab combines an E-book, multimedia, video clips, activities, research support, tests and quizzes to completely engage students.

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  MyCommunicationLab CourseCompass with E-Book for The Media of Mass Communication (Access code required), 9/E
  Vivian
  ©2009 | Allyn & Bacon | On-line Supplement | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205611850 | ISBN-13: 9780205611850
  URL:  http://www.mycommunicationslab.com
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  This interactive and instructive online solution helps students foster understanding of media literacy.  In addition to the multimedia, video, activities, research support, tests and quizzes standard to MyCommunicationLab sites, MyCommunicationLab for Mass Communication contains unique features such as A Day in the Life mini-documentaries, and MyMediaFeed; a new resource that encourages media literacy by teaching students to compare live media feeds from various new sources, and to critically evaluate the content, ownership, and style of these media feeds.

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  Public Relations: Strategies and Tactics, Study Edition, 9/E
  Wilcox & Cameron
  ©2010 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 704 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 020562622X | ISBN-13: 9780205626229
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  Designed to give your students the extra support they need to succeed in your classroom, our Study Edition of Wilcox's Public Relations: Strategies and Tactics offers perforated chapter practice tests at the end of the textbook that can be used as a study tool for students or as homework.

   

  Containing the same engaging and effective features that have made Public Relations: Strategies and Tactics such a success, the Study Edition offers an additional bonus: perforated chapter quizzes. Because the answers to the practice tests are not included in the Study Edition, instructors can use the tests as quizzes or as extra homework. Instructors can download the answer key and share it with students as they see fit.

   

  Comprehensive and current, Public Relations: Strategies and Tactics, Ninth Edition helps students better understand the basic concepts, strategies, and tactics practiced in public relations today. Public Relations: Strategies and Tactics combines numerous real-life case studies with core theoretical to help students relate  theory to the actual practice of public relations. This comprehensive text is grounded in scholarship and includes references to landmark studies and time-honored public relations techniques. Written in a disarming and accessible style, this edition focuses on the application of technology and encourages students to think about creative uses of new media.

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  The Media of Mass Communication, Study Edition, 9/E
  Vivian
  ©2010 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 608 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205632548 | ISBN-13: 9780205632541
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  Designed to give your students the extra support they need to succeed in your class, the Study Edition of Vivian’s Media of Mass Communication 9/e offers perforated chapter quizzes, chapter practice tests, and separate media literacy exercises at the end of the textbook that can be used as a study tool for students or as assigned homework.  Additional content from contemporary media occurrences have also been update through the MyCommunicationLab for Mass Communication to help you and your students stay as up-to-date as possible in the field.

   

  Rich with contemporary issues and trends including visual storytelling, Vivian’s The Media of Mass Communication 9e balances the principles and foundations of media literacy with lively examples, streamlined coverage, and a robust media package.  Widely praised for its dynamic writing style, this refined edition engages students with up-to-date and relatable examples, a vibrant new design and photo program, and an abundance of multimedia resources.

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