Looking Out, Looking In (with CD-ROM and InfoTrac) (Wadsworth Series in Communication Studies) [Hardcover]

Ronald B. Adler (Author), Russell F. Proctor II (Author), Neil Towne (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0534636284 | ISBN-13: 978-0534636289 | Publication Date: March 25, 2004 | Edition: 011

Used by more than a million readers, LOOKING OUT, LOOKING IN has been the leading interpersonal communication text for almost 30 years. Written in a reader-friendly voice that links scholarship to students' everyday lives, this popular text motivates students to improve their interpersonal skills and sharpen their critical understanding of the process of communication. Through thoughtful, diverse examples that include fine art, music, poetry, film, and more, students can consistently see the importance of interpersonal communication and how it affects their society and their lives.

Editorial Reviews

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"I believe that the Adler treatment of IPC is one of the best in the field… It presents this material in a clear and relevant fashion for students. It covers topics of significant importance for the personal and relational growth of students. It is easy to teach from. The ancillary materials are excellent and further the instruction quality of the text…This is one of the most teacher and student friendly books in the field. Excellent visuals in the chapters and excellent applications and exercises."

"I think this text has class. Our students think it has real value, so much so, that they keep it. With this text we change lives, empower people and teach skills and concepts for a communication rich life."

"I thought the (Communication Scenarios) were interesting and insightful. I also think that my students would enjoy the scenarios. Because we live in such a media generated society, I have found that my students truly enjoy watching concepts rather then being lectured on a concept."

About the Author

Ron Adler is a professor at Santa Barbara Community College where he teaches interpersonal communication, business and professional communication, and communication theories. In addition to teaching, Adler has co-authored and has edited several textbooks that address communication contexts and topics including interpersonal communication, small group communication, public speaking, assertiveness, and social skills. In addition to writing and teaching, he works with professional and business people to improve their communication on the job.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 480 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 011 edition (March 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534636284
• ISBN-13: 978-0534636289
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #244,887 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars WARNING: Kindle Edition Missing Significant Parts of Book Due to "Copyright Restrictions", October 16, 2011

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Adam Lintz - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Looking Out, Looking In, 13th Edition (Kindle Edition)

I got this book for a course I am taking. Unfortunately, there are several excepts and related material that are omitted from the Kindle edition due to "Copyright Restrictions". The book itself is quite good, but if you end up being quizzed on or otherwise need these sections, you may be caught with your proverbial pants down. I wonder how long before publishers realize that these hassles are often the reason why people don't trust purchasing digital material.

Amazon should NOT sell this as the "Kindle Edition" of the printed book without at least clearly advertising that the book is missing material.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Textbook I've Ever Used, November 3, 2006

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K. Lam - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Looking Out, Looking In (with CD-ROM and InfoTrac) (Wadsworth Series in Communication Studies) (Hardcover)

As a college student, I'm used to dry, terse textbooks that I fall asleep over, but Looking Out, Looking In is different. The art, poetry, illustrative stories, even the cartoons are beautiful and entertaining. The content is well organized, enjoyable reading and the extra exercises are so much fun that I've done them when they weren't assigned (well, I'm also a bit of a nerd, but that's beside the point). If you're a communications or psychology prof browsing for a new curriculum, do your students a huge favor: use this book!

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A manual for all, January 3, 2007

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Giovanni Diamante "translator/interpreter" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Looking Out, Looking In (with CD-ROM and InfoTrac) (Wadsworth Series in Communication Studies) (Hardcover)

I will suggest this manual to every couple, especially the newly wed, even before suggesting any "how to ..my babie". I wish I had this book 40 years ago, most of my troubles would have never come. Many manuals out there, such "How to satisfy your woman/man" and such are just the mechanics of human relation, this is its soul.
Matter of fact I will bring a copy to Italy next May to two newly wed couples.

Giovanni Diamante