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Human Communication in Society, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (July 13, 2021) © 2022

  • Jess Alberts Arizona State University
  • Thomas K. Nakayama Northeastern University
  • Judith N. Martin Arizona State University
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Human Communication in Society presents a lively overview of the discipline that engages you in exploring the implications of communication in your daily life. Providing a balance between theory and applications, authors Jess Alberts, Thomas Nakayama and Judith Martin highlight the tension between individual and societal forces and encourage you to recognize the value of multiple perspectives in understanding communication.

The 6th Edition offers updated content including coverage of the communication challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. A new chapter on in-person conversation emphasizes the importance of conversational skills needed to complement the constant connectivity of interactive and social media.

PART I: UNDERSTANDING HUMAN COMMUNICATION PROCESSES

  1. Introduction to Human Communication
  2. Perspectives on Human Communication
  3. Communicating Identities
  4. Communicating, Perceiving, and Understanding

PART II: DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE HUMAN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

  1. Verbal Communication
  2. Nonverbal Communication
  3. Listening and Responding

PART III: COMMUNICATING IN CONTEXT

  1. Communicating across Cultures
  2. Communicating in Close Relationships
  3. Small Group Communication
  4. Communicating in Organizations
  5. Rhetorical Communication
  6. Mass Media and Communication
  7. Communicating through Social and Other Interactive Media

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