Doug Newsom

Broschiertes Buch

Bridging the Gaps in Global Communication

Beschreibung

This major textbook for a growing area of study provides the reader with the framework necessary for understanding the implications of communication in the global media marketplace. Using practical examples, Newsom offers students and media professionals an indispensable guide to mastering the art of international and intercultural communication. Key features: * Addresses an important subject that few other books do: how to communicate in the global media marketplace at both the interpersonal and public level * Explores mass modes of communication including advertising, public relations, the Internet, news, and magazines * Rich with real life examples, chosen to appeal to students * Draws on the author's experiences teaching media and public relations across Asia, Africa, and Europe * Examines the factors that are influencing cross-cultural communication, bringing together practical, philosophical, and theoretical approaches to various types of interaction. Bridging the Gaps in Global Communication is accompanied by an instructor's manual, available at www.blackwellpublishing.com/newsom.

Autor

Dr. Doug Newsom teaches at Texas Christian University, is a public relations practitioner and has served on the board of a publicly-held company since 1982. She is the senior co-author of Public Relations Writing: Form and Style (with the late Bob Carrell and now Jim Haynes, 2004), This Is PR (with Judy VanSlyke Turk and Dean Kruckeberg, 1999), and Media Writing (with the late James Wollert, 1988).

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 164
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Oktober 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 154mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 259g
• ISBN-13: 9781405144124
• ISBN-10: 1405144122
• Artikelnr.: 21986137

Rezensionen

"Once again Doug Newsom has done the communication discipline afavor with an outstanding analysis of global communication, itsproblems and its promises. This is a book worth reading." - DonW. Stacks, University of Miami

"A thought-provoking volume that addresses many issues for thosewho are working or planning to work abroad. The exercises areuseful for the classroom as well as the training room." -Gloria Walker, ABC, FRSA, Consultant, Southall,England

"Doug Newsom is pre-eminently qualified to help the readerunderstand and empathize with those of other cultures and globalregions while continuing to respect one's own beliefs andvalues. Take this book with you on your next international trip!" -Dean Kruckeberg, University of Northern Iowa