Thinking Through Communication: An Introduction to the Study of Human Communication (3rd Edition) [Paperback]

Sarah Trenholm (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0205335349 | ISBN-13: 978-0205335343 | Publication Date: July 9, 2001 | Edition: 3

Thinking Through Communication provides an excellent, balanced introduction to basic theories and principles of communication. Praised for its "teachability," this text is used successfully in both theory- and skills-based courses. It covers a full range of topics - from the history of communication study to the efforts of communication scholars, with nearly half of its coverage devoted to contexts of communication. Written in a clear, lively style, Trenholm's overall approach helps both majors and non-majors alike develop a better understanding of communication as a field of study and how communication impacts their daily lives.

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We use it every day. It can be interpersonal, nonverbal, group, public, or even electronic. And we could all probably benefit from a lesson on ways to use it more effectively. So what is it? Communication. And this book is intended to be the lesson we need, as it reveals and explains the language, codes, creativity, technology and skills of which effective, clear communication is made. This coherent, clear book provides an excellent and balanced introduction to basic theories and principles of communication. It covers a full range of topics-- from the history of communication study to the efforts of communication scholars, with nearly half of its coverage devoted to contexts of communication. The author asks readers to rediscover the daily process of communication and to think about it in systematic ways. Anyone concerned with communicating effectively. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 3 edition (July 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205335349
• ISBN-13: 978-0205335343
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,444,040 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a great introductory text!, March 1, 1999

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This review is from: Thinking Through Communication: An Introduction to the Study of Human Communication (Paperback)

Sara Trenholm is a gifted writer. This is another in a series of well prepared communication texts by this author.

The healthy balance between theory and practical advice makes it both challenging and yet easy to digest. I have used this text as a resource since it first crossed my desk in its first edition.

My only criticism of this book is that it is not visually appealing. However, the person who wants information will find it to be highly pracital and usable.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book., May 18, 2007

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This review is from: Thinking Through Communication: An Introduction to the Study of Human Communication (with Study Card) (4th Edition) (Paperback)

This book is very thorough but EASY to understand. Recommend it to anyone who needs an intro book to communication.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dreadful, July 13, 2004

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This review is from: Thinking Through Communication: An Introduction to the Study of Human Communication (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

I found this book to be hypocritical and vacuous. Students will get little out of it that they don't already know. The author talks down to students and "dumbs down" the topics covered.

The Littlejohn textbook is much better.