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Brooks, William Dean, 1929-

Speech communication. - 5th ed. / - Dubuque, Iowa : W.C. Brown Publishers, c1985. - xiv, 386 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.

Includes indexes.

Bibliography: p. 369-380.

Foundations of communication --
The self in communication --
Information processing --
Listening --
Nonverbal communication --
Interpersonal communication --
Dyadic communication --
Small group communication --
Public communication --
The speaker --
The audience --
The message --
Informative speaking --
Persuasive speaking. TOC

Summary:
This book's objectives are: (1) a clear understanding of the theory and principles of communication, and (2) an internalization of those principles in behavior. Both knowledge and skill are necessary to effective communication. To that end, we have provided study aids throughout the book that will make it easier to acquire the concepts and principles of communication and to translate those concepts and principles into behavior



ISBN: 0697004619 (pbk.) 9780697004611

LCCN: 84071866

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Oral communication.

LC Class. No.: P95 / .B76 1985

Dewey Class. No.: 302.22 / BRS 1985