Download or read book Mysearchlab with Pearson Etext -- Standalone Access Card -- For Thinking Through Communication written by Sarah Trenholm and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2013-03-20 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that youselect the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition,you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- A balanced introduction to basic theories and principles of communication Thinking Through Communication covers a full range of topics—from the history of communication study to the methods used by current communications scholars to understand human interaction. The text explores communication in a variety of traditional contexts: interpersonal, group, organizational, public, intercultural, and computer-mediated. Written in a clear, lively style, this text helps both majors and non-majors develop a better understanding of communication as a field of study. This text is available in a variety of formats – print and digital. Check your favorite digital provider for your eText, including CourseSmart, Kindle, Nook, and more. To learn more about our programs, pricing options and customization, click the Choices tab. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Understand basic communications theories and principles Explore the effects of new media on communication Understand the relationship between gender and communication Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab, please visitwww.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205902359 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205902354.