Designed to provide an overview of the field of human communication, In the Company of Others provides a balance between theory and practice. The book's recurring theme of cooperation and the strategies offered for working with others help students communicate more effectively, even when dealing with controversy. The communication competence model is discussed and applied throughout the text.

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