TY - BOOK AU - Wood,Julia T. AU - Hains,Rebecca C. TI - Communication in our lives SN - 9780357656853 U1 - 302.2 W85 23 PY - 2024///] CY - Boston, MA, USA PB - Cengage KW - Communication KW - Public speaking KW - Information N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 341-366) and index; Preface -- Introduction -- Part I. Foundations of communication -- Part II Contexts of interaction -- Part III. Public communication -- Closing. Pulling ideas together -- Glossary; CAS; Bachelor of Arts in Communication N2 - "We use a conversational style of writing, and all chapters include examples, reflections from students, and applications that invite students to engage material personally. To help students develop their practical competence as communcators, we emphasize concrete skills and hands-on exercises." -- Preface ER -