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Understanding Human Communication

Why Communication Is Important and How to Be Good at It

By: Timothy R. Levine, Samantha Shebib

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Paperback | 7 November 2024

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166 Pages

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22.9 x 15.2 x 0.89

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Understanding Human Communication: Why Communication Is Important and How to Be Good at It provides readers with an exploration of why competent communication is vital and how it can be mastered. The book underscores communication as a critical skill for various social, personal, and professional relationships, while emphasizing how communication impacts us physically, physiologically, and mentally. The book provides readers with an innovative and narrative approach to better understanding human communication and behavior.

The text addresses the intricacies of communication through various lenses, such as the limitations of code models, the role of evidence in persuasion, the influence of source credibility, and emotional appeals in messaging. It discusses the diffusion of innovations, clarifying how and why new ideas and practices become widespread or remain obscure. Examining important topics such as nonverbal communication, the influence of culture and gender on communication, and deception in communication, the book presents a comprehensive guide to the dynamics involved in communicating with others.

Understanding Human Communication is ideal for courses in human communication, persuasion, and interpersonal dynamics. Its structure and content support the learning needs of students embarking on their study of communication as a discipline as well as those seeking to enhance their communication skills in varied contexts.

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