Communicating In The 21st Century

Communicating in the 21st Century (also known as "C21"), provides a comprehensive up to date look at communication today. This text covers the traditional communication topics (eg. interpersonal, non-verbal, argument, teams and meetings, negotiation and conflict), as well as business communication (research skills, letters and memos, reports and proposals, online and academic writing, document design and graphic communication). In addition to these generic chapters, the text covers specialist topics in leadership communication, intercultural communication, organisational and stakeholder communication, public communication, and employment communication. Further to these text chapters, 8 chapters on Scientific and Technical Writing, Gender Communication, Media Communication, Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling & Usage, Style, Plain English and How to Write are available on the text\'s website. These chapters give students a solid foundation in grammar, basic writing skills and style before embarking on the chapter content.

The third edition of the text is in full colour for the first time, with comprehensive and highly referenced coverage of communication theory continuing to be balanced with extensive practical skill activities. Both text and its associated digital resources are written in a user-friendlym, accessible style and ar enhanced by informative illustrations.

Bringing together top listening scholars from a range of disciplines and real world perspectives, Listening and Human Communication in the 21st Century offers a state-of-the-art overview of what we know and think about listening behavior in the 21st century. Introduces students to the core issues listening theory and practice Includes student friendly features such as editorial introductions to each section and questions for further reflection at the end of each chapter Discussion ranges from historical perspectives to present theory, to teaching and performing listening in the classroom, in health care, and in corporate settings

This popular and engaging text on health communication is now revised and updated in a second edition that incorporates recent research and boasts new material on topics such as crisis communication, social disparities in health, and systemic reform. Fully revised second edition of this popular and authoritative text Includes fresh material on topics such as crisis communication, health care reform, global health issues, and political issues in health communication New case studies, examples, and updated glossary keep the work relevant and student-friendly Provides effective strategies for healthcare organizations and individuals in communicating with patients Updated and enhanced online resources, including PowerPoint slides, test bank, and instructors manual, available upon publication at www.wiley.com/go/wright

Communicating in the 21st Century (C21) 2nd edition is the most comprehensive, flexible and affordable resource package ever developed in the field of communication in Australia. Significantly, it is an original work, not an adaptation of a US or UK text.

Do you know that your social status and annual income are related to your ability to communicate? Do you know that public speaking is the biggest fear of any human being? This book is aimed at professionals who want to continually improve their skills as communicators, using all the means at their disposal, overcoming cultural barriers and mental programs, reaching their professional and personal goals in a globalized world. This work covers the most advanced presentation techniques and the use of technologies such as cellular, audio conference, Skype, videoconference, collaborative platforms, radio, television, email, and social networks. Because the speed of technological and behavioral changes is big, there is a virtual community that serves as a virtual companion to the book, which is available on Facebook. This is a space of interactivity between readers and the author, where it is possible to find more information about the subjects that are dealt with in this book and to get useful resources in multiple formats.

Highlights the most important topics, issues, questions, and debates affecting the field of communication in the 21st Century.

Written in clear, non-technical language, this book explains how employees and employers can maximize internal and external organizational communication—for both personal benefit and to the entity as a whole. Workplace Communication for the 21st Century: Tools and Strategies That Impact the Bottom Line explains and simplifies what organizational communication scholars have learned, presenting this knowledge so that it can be easily applied to generate tangible benefits to employees and employers as they face everyday challenges in the real world. This two-volume work discusses internal organizational and external organizational communication separately, first explaining how communication functions within the confines of a modern organization, then addressing how organizations interact with various stakeholders, such as customers, clients, and regulatory agencies. The expert contributors provide a thorough and insightful view on organizational communication and supply a range of strategies that will be useful to practitioners and academics alike.