Applying Communication Theory for Professional Life: A Practical Introduction is the first communication theory textbook to provide practical material for career-oriented students. The inclusion and analysis of real-world case studies illustrate the application of theory in a variety of professional settings. Whereas other communication theory texts have a more academic focus on theory or research methods, this book is specifically designed to introduce communication theory in a tangible way. The featured theories are those that have strong pragmatic value and clear applicability to communication and business practitioners.
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Marianne Dainton (MA, PhD, The Ohio State University; BA, Villanova University) is professor of communication at La Salle University in Philadelphia, where she also serves as Director of Graduate Studies. She teaches communication theory, interpersonal communication, group communication, and organizational communication. Marianne’s research focuses on communication that facilitates relationship maintenance. She has published in Communication Monographs, the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Family Relations, and Communication Quarterly, among other places. She has also published numerous book chapters; is the coeditor (with Daniel Canary) of the Erlbaum book Maintaining Relationships Through Communication and is co-author of the forthcoming Sage book Applying Communication Research for Problem-Solving: A Practical Introduction.
Elaine D. Zelley (MA, PhD, The Pennsylvania State University; BA, Ursinus College) is an associate professor of communication at La Salle University in Philadelphia. She teaches communication theory, interpersonal communication, group communication, and communication ethics. Elaine’s research also focuses broadly on the communication of relationship maintenance. She is particularly interested in women’s friendships and the messages used to sustain such relationships. She has published in Communication Yearbook and has also coauthored several book chapters dealing with the topics of relationship maintenance and friendship.
Elaine D. Zelley (MA, PhD, The Pennsylvania State University; BA, Ursinus College) is an associate professor of communication at La Salle University in Philadelphia. She teaches communication theory, interpersonal communication, group communication, and communication ethics. Elaine’s research also focuses broadly on the communication of relationship maintenance. She is particularly interested in women’s friendships and the messages used to sustain such relationships. She has published in Communication Yearbook and has also coauthored several book chapters dealing with the topics of relationship maintenance and friendship.
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This book is astounding. Its clear, accessible written presentation reveals the authors have a superior grasp of effective teaching methodologies, and for that matter, communication in general. I see teaching as the ultimate summit of human communication (amounting not only to receiving of information, but to retention and application of real world concepts)... and this book handles its subject in a superb manner. I'm a graphic design professional, and all aspects of 'communication' facsinate me, although much of the academic texts on the subject of 'communication' perpetuate the ambiguity and self-aggrandising, elitist embivalence long used as a tool by academia, resisting real world accountability and application. More of this sort of pratical information and clarity needs to be made accessible to more people, and this book is the best example I have seen to actively facilitate this.
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This book is very helpful when accompanied with a Communication Theory textbook. The writing is clear, succinct with real world applications. The case studies are on target with thoughtful/realistic scenarios and great "Questions to Consider."
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The cover is rough with many spots on it.
The inside is also rough ,too It is really a used book which has been used for many years. I don't understand how such an old book can charge for such an high price!
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United States, Explaining Theories of Persuasion, Explaining Theories of Culture, Explaining Theories of Interpersonal Communication, Explaining Theories of Intrapersonal Communication, Explaining Theories of Mediated Communication, Explaining Theories of Organizational Communication, Explaining Theories of Group Communication, Explaining Theories of Leadership, Media Department, Town Hall, Community General, Gay Agenda, Air Force, Granovetter Church, Holmes Hospitality, Marzu Tours, Lisa Berman, New York, Steve Eagle New!
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- Human Communication by Michael Burgoon in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Interaction Process Analysis (Midway Reprint Series) by Robert F. Bales on page 153, and page 155
- Communication Theory by E.G. Bormann on page 158, and Back Matter
- Decision Making by Mescon Group on page 159, and page 161
- Social Identity (Key Ideas) by Richard Jenkins on page 83
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- Engaging Theories in Family Communication: Multiple Perspectives by Dawn O. Braithwaite in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Engaging Theories in Family Communication: Multiple Perspectives by Dawn O. Braithwaite in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Bridging the Gaps in Global Communication by Doug Newsom in Back Matter
- Bridging the Gaps in Global Communication by Doug Newsom in Back Matter
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