Now in its third edition, this classic text provides the most up-to-date summary of the current theory and research in the field of human communication. Written in an accessible style, some of the topics Human Communication covers are human communication myths; source credibility; components, structure, and types of power; demographic characteristics; barriers to effective listening; communication and selectivity; nonverbal codes; structuring effective persuasive messages; problem-solving and decision-making stages; interpersonal control in relationships; and types of conflict styles and the decisions that promote conflict. The text provides students with a working vocabulary of the discipline, a detailed outline of some of the crucial questions in the field, summaries of current theories and research, and relevant applications. In addition, this guide includes an extensive bibliography and suggestions for further reading.