More Than Words

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 organisations 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; and, 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.

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" 'Dimbleby and Burton write about communication and media in ways which students will find interesting and helpful. Complex questions and issues become simplified but not simplistic. A must buy.' " Robert Beveridge, Lecturer, Napier and the Open Universities and past Chief Examiner, 'A' Level Communication Studies

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List of figures Preface Acknowledgements 1 What is communication? 1 How do we experience communication? 2 Why do we communicate? 3 What happens when we communicate? Conclusion Review Debates Assignments Suggested reading 2 Interpersonal communication 1 Means of contact 2 Dealing with others 3 Perception -- of ourselves and others 4 Barriers to communication 5 Interpersonal skills Review Debates Assignments Suggested reading 3 Communication in groups 1 What is a group? 2 Why do people join groups? 3 Features of Groups 4 Communicating in groups Review Debates Assignments Suggested reading 4 Communication in organizations 1 How do organizations operate? 2 Applications: case studies and activities Review Debates Assignments Suggested reading 5 Mass communication 1 A mass-communication society 2 Interpreting the media, including institutions, audiences, genres, representations 3 The media: particular examples - advertising, news and technologies Review Debates Assignments Suggested reading 6 Communication and media skills 1 Getting started -- general principles for approaching practical work 2 Interpersonal skills - listening, assertiveness, interviews, presentations 3 Writing skills - questionnaires, radio scripts 4 Design skills (print) 5 Storyboarding 6 Taking photographs 7 Audio-visual production - audio, exhibitions, film-making 8 Into the Net 9 Designing a Web Site Assignment Suggested reading Glossary of communication terms Resources list for Communication Studies Index

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