Working in partnership with National Geographic, INVITATION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION, 2e acknowledges the complexity of today's workplace, the power of communication, and the importance of equipping students with the foundational skills for success in this ever-changing environment. A leader in teaching foundational communication theories and skills, the text helps students recognize the importance and centrality of communication in their professional and personal lives. Each chapter includes case studies and tips from nationally recognized explorers, scientists, researchers, and activists. In addition, Ethical Moment and Communicating in the Workplace features help students understand the role of communication in the workplace. The text showcases the best of communication theories and practices as well as explores how communication is central to carrying out work, developing professional and personal relationships with others, and sharing ideas with the larger public. _x000D_

Preface and Acknowledgements.
Part I: FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION.
1. The Communication Process.
2. Communication, Perception, and the Self.
3. Nonverbal Communication.
4. Language.
5. Listening.
Part II: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION.
6. Understanding Interpersonal Communication.
7. Improving Interpersonal Communication and Relationships.
Part III: COMMUNICATION IN GROUPS.
8. Foundations of Understanding Communication in Groups and Teams.
9. Communicating Effectively in Groups and Teams.
Part IV: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION.
10. Developing Your Speech Topic and Purpose.
11. Gathering and Developing Supporting Materials.
12. Delivering Your Speech.
13. Informative Speaking.
14. Persuasive Speaking.
15. Invitational Speaking.
End Notes.
Glossary.

Working in partnership with National Geographic, INVITATION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION, 2e acknowledges the complexity of today's workplace, the power of communication, and the importance of equipping students with the foundational skills for success in this ever-changing environment. A leader in teaching foundational communication theories and skills, the text helps students recognize the importance and centrality of communication in their professional and personal lives. Each chapter includes case studies and tips from nationally recognized explorers, scientists, researchers, and activists. In addition, Ethical Moment and Communicating in the Workplace features help students understand the role of communication in the workplace. The text showcases the best of communication theories and practices as well as explores how communication is central to carrying out work, developing professional and personal relationships with others, and sharing ideas with the larger public. _x000D_ Updated feature boxes provide the latest insight on recognizing the top ten communication skills employers seek, preparing for job interviews, understanding nonverbal communication in the workplace, composing professional emails, working across different generations, navigating romances in the workplace, seeking mentors at work, recognizing and reporting bullying, keeping a new job, public speaking, coping with communication anxiety, managing rumors, motivating employees, and appreciating the benefits of diversity in the workplace. A Case Study feature is included in every chapter, enabling students to apply what they learn to real-world scenarios. Reflecting the crucial role of ethics in communication, the Second Edition includes feature boxes in every chapter highlighting moments of communication that raise ethical questions and dilemmas -- enabling students to decide how they will respond to ethical challenges before they have to face them. Chapters 8 and 9 have been reorganized to provide a better understanding of the dynamics of communication in groups and teams. INVITATION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION - NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, 2e includes a strong emphasis on civility throughout. Chapter 4 (Language) and Chapter 5 (Listening) are key chapters for student enlightenment for personal growth. MindTap® call-outs throughout the book direct students to videos that bring chapter concepts and communication theories to life._x000D_ The text's accessible and engaging writing style draws students into the communication theories and practices throughout each chapter as well as helps instructors teach these introductory theories. Introducing students to the importance of ethical and civil communication, the text asks them to consider the moral impact of their communication choices and to be open to the different perspectives other people may have. This approach facilitates the teaching of introductory communication theories and helps instructors showcase the power and complexity of communication in today's global and increasingly interconnected world. Throughout the text, cultural differences are noted and explained in accessible and respectful ways. The integration of the impact of culture on communication helps instructors address real-world challenges, dilemmas, and successes presented as people communicate across cultural differences.