{"product_id":"9781621310600","title":"Introduction to the World of Communication (First Edition)","description":"\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to the World of Communication\u003c\/i\u003e gives students a strong introductory foundation in communication skills. Many texts in the field focus on either fundamentals of communication or mass communication. This anthology addresses both and provides useful information about careers in the field.\u003cp\u003eThe book begins with an overview of the fundamentals of communication, moves into the history and development of communication media, and concludes with a survey of dominant communications professions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Language\u003cbr\u003e- Nonverbal Communication\u003cbr\u003e- Law and Ethics\u003cbr\u003e- Mass Communication\u003cbr\u003e- Emerging Technology\u003cbr\u003e- Interpersonal Communication\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter has tear-out reading questions that aid in evaluating progress with and completion of the readings as well as in preparing for exams. The discussion questions encourage dynamic classroom interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to the World of Communication\u003c\/i\u003e can be used in Introduction to Human Communication courses, as well as Introduction to Mass Communication, and Introduction to Communication Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Tammy R. Vigil\u003c\/b\u003e is currently the Associate Dean of the College of Communication at Boston University. She earned her doctorate from the University of Kansas in 2000. Dr. Vigil has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Communication Theory, Research Methods, Contemporary Mass Communication, Argumentation and Oral Presentation. She currently teaches the large introductory class for the College of Communication. Her research interests include political communication, media effects, rhetoric, and popular culture. Dr. Vigil is a co-author of the book \u003ci\u003eThe Third Agenda in U.S. Presidential Debates\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47056811163888,"sku":"9781621310600","price":144.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781621310600_p0.jpg?v=1763859965","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781621310600","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}