TY - BOOK AU - Pearson Judy C. AU - Nelson,Paul E. TI - An introduction to human communication: understanding and sharing. SN - 0697288986 AV - P90.P36 U1 - 302.2 21 PY - 1997/// CY - London PB - Brown & Benchmark KW - Communication N1 - Includes index; Contents: 1. The elements of communication process: The nature of communication -- Perception: the process of understanding -- Self-awareness and self-concept: understanding yourself -- Listening and critical thinking -- Nonverbal codes: sharing with others -- Verbal codes: sharing with others -- 2. Interpersonal communication: Interpersonal relationships: close encounters -- Intercultural and co-cultural communication -- Interviewing for information and employment -- The dynamics of small group discussion -- Group leadership and problem solving -- 3. Public communication: Topic selection and audience analysis -- Communication apprehension and source credibility -- Finding information -- Organizing your speech -- Delivery and visual aids -- The informative speech -- The persuasive speech -- 4. Mass communication: Mass communication -- ER -