Communication in Our Lives (with CD-ROM and SpeechBuilder Express™/InfoTrac) (Wadsworth Series in Speech Communication)
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Review "The CD-ROM and accompanying resources are outstanding...What makes this book different from others is that it covers the fundamentals of so many areas of communication very well, neither overwhelming nor insulting the intelligence of the average student.""An excellent text for the hybrid communication course. Wood's personalized writing style and attempt to connect with the reader is unique in a college textbook.""Wood's Communication in Our Lives is wonderful.... The language is conscious of and sensitive to social communities ....the photos reflect multiculturalism.... its examples/excerpts reflect students' experiences and views.""Julia Wood provides a conversation approach to communication. She discusses the principles and concerns we face and provides excellent skills and experiences for us to follow. Whether we are meeting someone for the first time, engaged in group situations or conducting a presentation for our colleagues, this book gives you insight and the confidence to handle any communication situation." Read more About the Author Julia Wood joined the faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill when she was 24. During her 37 years on the faculty, she taught classes and conducted research on personal relationships and on gender, communication, and culture. She was named the Lineberger Distinguished Professor of Humanities and the Caroline H. and Thomas S. Royster Distinguished Professor of Graduate Education. She has published 25 books and 100 articles and book chapters. In addition, she has presented more than 100 papers at professional conferences and campuses around the United States. She has received 14 awards honoring her teaching and 16 awards recognizing her scholarship. She received her B.A. from North Carolina State University, her M.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Ph.D. from The Pennsylvania State University. Read more
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My class called for a "custom" edition supposedly specific to my university. I didn't have the $80 bucks to drop on yet another textbook so I decided to give this one a shot. I go this for 36 cents (including amazon prime two day shipping) and I have yet to find a difference between it and my university's "custom" textbook. Great buy that saved me $80.