{"product_id":"essential-communication-paperback-1","title":"Essential Communication - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRonald B. Adler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGeorge Rodman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAthena Du Pré\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEssential Communication\u003c\/em\u003e, 4th Edition bridges the gap between the concepts and theory that instructors want and need their students to learn and the skills that students want to know and practice. As students read, they are shown how to enhance knowledge and skill through Ask Yourself self quizzes, Pause to Reflect questions, Tips \u0026amp; Reminders, and Putting it All Together end-of-chapter application exercises that invite them to apply what they are learning to real-life situations. All this skills-based information is informed by the most up-to-date research in communication and readily assignable through Oxford Insight. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eEssential Communication\u003c\/em\u003e, 4th Edition, everything is essential, and nothing is extra. Each chapter breaks down the concepts in a concise, digestible manner. With Oxford Insight, videos showcase communication strategies and activities invite students to practice, apply, and reflect on strategies from the reading. The result is an unconventional, interactive experience providing deeper levels of learning than a traditional text. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEvery element of \u003cem\u003eEssential Communication\u003c\/em\u003e, 4th Edition is designed to make students better communicators-online, in person, at home, and at work. Through tips, activities, and reflections, students will be prepared to build and sustain strong relationships, navigate group and career dynamics, and be prepared for future public speaking engagements. For instructors looking to provide their students with deep-level active learning, constant application, and skill improvement, this is the essential introduction to communication.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRonald B. Adler is Professor of Communication, Emeritus, at Santa Barbara City College. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGeorge Rodman is Professor in the Department of Television and Radio at Brooklyn College, City University. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAthena du Pré is a Distinguished University Professor of Communication at the University of West Florida. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBarbara Cook Overton is affiliated with Louisiana State University.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 366\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 10.77 x 8.51 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 14, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47328064602361,"sku":"9780197757314","price":125.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/xRg-R6l14m9780197757314_333c68f6-5cc5-4681-8cc3-c663053ae29b.webp?v=1769587796","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/essential-communication-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}