Communication Mosaics: An Introduction to the Field of Communication [Paperback]

Julia T. Wood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2010 | ISBN-10: 0495794155 | ISBN-13: 978-0495794158 | Edition: 6

COMMUNICATION MOSAICS: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FIELD OF COMMUNICATION, Sixth Edition, combines the author's signature first-person narrative style and popular student commentaries with thoroughly up-to-date research, theories, and technological information to provide both an overview of the field and a practical guide you can immediately use to improve your personal, professional, and public communication skills. By beginning with introductions to the basic processes and skills central to all communication contexts and then moving on to how we apply these aspects of communication in specific contexts such as interpersonal and public speaking, the text shows you the importance of developing your communication skills and gives you the hands-on tools you need to become a more effective communicator. Jump into the dynamic world of communication in the twenty-first century with COMMUNICATION MOSAICS: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FIELD OF COMMUNICATION, Sixth Edition!

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"Communication Mosaics is a top-rate introductory text for the field of communication. Dr. Wood's writing style is friendly for the beginning student, but she references enough studies to please even the most ardent scholar. Her text is balanced, enlightening, and reader-friendly."

"I personally believe that the approach of this text is right on point. I am really impressed with the way Dr. Wood has integrated so many important areas for beginning Communication Studies majors into one text and organized the chapters in a way that makes these areas accessible." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Julia T. Wood is Lineberger Distinguished Professor of Humanities and a professor of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Since completing her Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State University) at age 24, she has conducted research and written extensively about communication in personal relationships and about gender, communication, and culture. In addition to publishing more than 70 articles and chapters, she has authored or co-authored 15 books and edited or co-edited six others. The recipient of eight awards for outstanding teaching and eight awards for distinguished scholarship, Professor Wood divides her professional energies between research, writing, and teaching. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 396 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 6 edition (January 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0495794155
• ISBN-13: 978-0495794158
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Utterly boring!, June 13, 2009

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Could not be more boring! Reading this book for my class was one bitter experience.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Communication Mosaics, July 9, 2009

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The book was exactly as descriped. As far as text books go, this one is actually pretty interesting.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Communication Mosaics, October 22, 2010

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The books is a basic introduction into the field of communication. Though there are some parts of it that I felt weren't really necessary, I think that it is great for those who know absolutely nothing about communication.