More Than Words: An Introduction to Communication (4th Edition)

by Graeme Burton (Author), RichardDimbleby (Author), Richard Dimbleby (Author)

• New

  Paperback
  2007

  $39.17

  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. 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 organizations and through mass media and new technologies.

  The fourth edition features:

  • new case studies and assignments
  • an updated series of key questions helping students to understand central concepts in communication studies
  • expanded sections on mass media and on practical communication and media skills
  • 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.

• Used

  Paperback
  1985

  $4.25

• Used

  Hardcover
  1992

  $6.41

  More Than Words provides an introduction to both communication theory and practice. The authors cover the basics of communication, including communication between individuals, between groups, in organizations, and through the mass media and new technologies. The book provides a structured approach to the subject and a source of reference, with examples of the application of ideas, short practical activities, resource lists and a glossary of terms. The second edition has been fully revised and updated to take in to account new developments in communication and media studies: it contains an expanded section on practical communication and media skills, writing skills, designing leaflets and producing audio and video material, including scripting and planning. It is illustrated with new models and photographs and has checklist summaries for easy revision purposes.