In the company of others : an introduction to communication /
J. Dan Rothwell.
- 4th ed.
- New York : Oxford University Press, 2013.
- xxviii, 470 + various pages : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm.
Previously published: 3rd ed. 2010.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents : Part one : Fundamentals of communication : Competent communication : effective and appropriate -- Perception of self and others : who am I ? who are they? -- Culture and gender -- Language : sharing meaning with words -- Nonverbal communication : sharing meaning without words -- Listening to others -- Part two : Interpersonal communication : Power : the inescapable interpersonal dynamic -- Making relationship work -- Interpersonal conflict management -- Part three : Group communication : The anatomy of small groups -- Effective groups -- Part four : Public speaking : Preparing speeches -- Presenting speeches -- Informative speaking -- Persuasive speaking.