Introduction to human communication: perception, meaning, and identity

431 Pages·2017·26.909 MB·English

by  Baran, Stanley J., Beauchamp, Susan R

Introduction to
Human Communication
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Introduction to
Human Communication
PERCEPTION, MEANING,
AND IDENTITY
Susan R. Beauchamp
Bryant University
Stanley J. Baran
Bryant University
New York Oxford
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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Beauchamp, Susan R., author.
Introduction to human communication : perception, meaning,
and identity / Susan R. Beauchamp, Bryant University;
Stanley J. Baran, Bryant University.
pages cm
ISBN 978-0-19-026961-6
1. Communication. 2. Interpersonal communication.
I. Baran, Stanley J., author. II. Title.
P90.B3385 2017
153.6—dc23
2015028104
Printing number: 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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Mom, every chapter of this book is, in so many ways,
influenced by your unwavering dedication to family.
We love you beyond measure.
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Brief Contents
Preface xix
PART 1 FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION
1 The Communication Process: Perception, Meaning, and Identity 3
2 Communication Research and Inquiry 27
3 Verbal Communication 49
4 Nonverbal Communication 71
5 Listening 93
PART 2 COMMUNICATION CONTEXTS
6 Relational and Conflict Communication 115
7 Communicating in Small Groups 143
8 Organizational Communication 165
9 Intercultural Communication 187
10 Mass Communication 209
11 Media Literacy 235
12 Social Media and Communication Technologies 259
13 Persuasion and Social Influence 285
14 Health Communication 311
15 Public Speaking: An Overview 339
Glossary G-1
References R-1
Credits C-1
Index I-1
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Contents
Preface xix
PART 1 FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION
The Communication Process: Perception,
CHAPTER 1
Meaning, and Identity 3
The Process of Creating Meaning 4
The Evolution of Communication Models 5
Transmissional, Constitutive, and Ritual Views of Communication 7
The Power of Culture 9
Communication and Perception 11
Signs and Symbols 14
Communication and Identity 17
Symbolic Interaction and the Looking Glass 18
Frame Analysis 19
What Does Communication Give You the Power to Do? 22
Review of Learning Objectives 24
Key Terms 25
Questions for Review 25
Questions for Discussion 25
COMMUNICATION IN THE WORKPLACE: Communicating Well to Land the Job 10
ETHICAL COMMUNICATION 13
PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE COMMUNICATION 17
SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE COMMUNICATION 22
Communication Research and Inquiry 27
CHAPTER 2
Theory and Scientific Inquiry 28
Defining Theory 28
Scientific Inquiry 31
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