More Than Words: An Introduction to Communication

More Than Words provides an introduction to both communication theory and practice. The authors cover essential elements of communication, including communication between individuals and groups, in organisations and through mass media and new technologies. This new edition of the best-selling text has been fully revised and updated to take into account new developments in communication and media studies. The third edition features case studies and assignments, and a new series of key questions helping students to understand central concepts in communication studies. It contains expanded sections on mass media and on practical communication and media skills, with guidance on listening skills, interpersonal and social skills, writing skills, leaflet design, and planning, scripting, and producing audio and video material. More Than Words is illustrated with new models and photographs and has checklist summaries for easy revision purposes. Clear and practical, it is an essential text for students of communication studies.

Table of Contents:
Contents. List of illustrations and figures. Acknowledgments. 1. What is Communication? 1 How do we experience communication? 2 Why do we communicate? 3 What happens when we communicate? Review Debates Assignments Suggested reading 2. Interpersonal communication 1 Means of contact 2 Dealing with others 3 Perception -of ourselves and others 4 Barriers to communication 5 Interpersonal skills Review Debates Assignments Suggested reading 3. Communication in groups 1 What is a group? 2 Why do people join groups? 3 Three key factors in groups 4 Communicating in groups Review Debates Assignments Suggested reading 4. Communication in organizations 1 How do organizations operate? 2 Case studies and issues Review Debates Assignments Suggested reading 5. Mass communication 1 A mass communication society 2 Interpreting the media 3 The media:particular examples Review Debates Assignments Suggested reading 6. Communication and media skills 1 Getting started -a general strategy 2 Interpersonal skills 3 Writing skills 4 Design skills 5 Storyboarding 6 Taking photographs 7 Audio-visual production 8 Into the Net Assignments Suggested reading Glossary of communication terms Resources list for communication studies Index

Review :
'A radically new book which keeps the accessibility of earlier incarnations while focusing sharply on the needs of students this excellent new edition was long overdue.' - Tim Gay, The Lecturer 'As more and more pressure is put on staff to reduce their preparation time, this book will provide them with the basis of an effective and interesting course. It comes thoroughly recommended.' - Tim Gay, The Lecturer