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    Reflections in Communication: An Interdisciplinary Approach
    Reflections in Communication: An Interdisciplinary Approach
    Reflections in Communication: An Interdisciplinary Approach
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    Reflections in Communication: An Interdisciplinary Approach

    By Alusine M. Kanu

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    Reflections in Communication is a response and guide to the need for productive and effective communication and is designed for readers who have had little or no formal instruction in the field of speech communication. Dealing with cultural, critical and contextual issues, the text provides a comprehensive coverage. With an outstanding collection of chapters to develop knowledge and skills, this book uses an array of resources for communicating effectively in democratic societies. An added emphasis is the utilization of interdisciplinary approaches in dealing with principles, concepts, activities and theories of communication with research evidence.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRowmanLittlefield
    Release dateDec 29, 2008
    ISBN9780761841869
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