Communication: Principles for a Lifetime, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (July 9, 2021) © 2022

  • Steven A. Beebe Texas State University - San Marcos
  • Susan J. Beebe Texas State University - San Marcos
  • Diana K. Ivy Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

eTextbook on Pearson+

ISBN-13: 9780137589111 (2021 update)
per month
Pay monthly or
pay undefined one-time
Buy nowOpens in a new tab
Instant access

eTextbook rental includes

  • Instant access to eTextbook
  • Search, highlight, and notes
  • Create flashcards
Products list
$79.99
Rent nowOpens in a new tab

Details

  • A print text you can rent
  • Fulfilled by eCampus.com
  • Option to keep after rental expires
Products list
$79.99
Buy accessOpens in a new tab
14 day temporary access available

Access details

  • Instant access once purchased
  • Anytime, anywhere learning via mobile app
  • Register via course invite or LMS link (Blackboardâ„¢, Canvasâ„¢, Moodle or D2L®)

Features

  • All-in-one digital learning platform
  • Integrated videos and rich multimedia
  • Immediate feedback on tests and quizzes
  • Highlighting, notetaking and study tips
  • App syncs progress across devices

Communication: Principles for a Lifetime presents an accessible overview of the fundamental theories and skills of communication. By organizing the text around 5 key principles of communication, authors Steven Beebe, Susan Beebe and Diana Ivy help you explore the interplay among communication concepts, skills and contexts. And this 5-principles approach helps you build practical communication skills.

The 8th Edition offers new Critical/Cultural Perspectives features that examine contemporary issues in communication. Refreshed chapter-ending study guides better reinforce the authors' 5-principles approach. And fresh, contemporary examples, photos and illustrations enhance key themes and help you relate course content to your own life.

UNIT I: PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION

  1. Identifying Foundations of Human Communication
  2. Exploring Self-Awareness and Communication
  3. Understanding Verbal Messages
  4. Understanding Nonverbal Messages
  5. Listening and Responding
  6. Adapting to Others: Diversity and Communication

UNIT II: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

  1. Understanding Interpersonal Communication
  2. Enhancing Relationships

UNIT III: COMMUNICATING IN GROUPS AND TEAMS

  1. Understanding Group and Team Performance
  2. Enhancing Group and Team Performance

UNIT IV: PUBLIC SPEAKING

  1. Developing Your Speech
  2. Organizing and Outlining Your Speech
  3. Delivering Your Speech
  4. Speaking to Inform
  5. Speaking to Persuade

APPENDICES

  1. Interviewing
  2. Sample Speeches for Discussion and Evaluation

This publication contains markup to enable structural navigation and compatibility with assistive technologies. Images in the publication are fully described. The publication supports text reflow, is screen-reader friendly, and contains no content hazards known to cause adverse physical reactions.

Need help? Get in touch