Introduction to Human Communication: Perception, Meaning, and Identity

Introduction to Human Communication offers a comprehensive and balanced survey of the discipline. Susan R. Beauchamp and Stanley J. Baran show readers how central successful communication is to gaining effective control over perception, meaning making, and identity. After walking readers through the basics of communication theory and research, they provide tools to help them become more competent, confident, employable, and ethical communicators. The Third Edition features a diverse array o...