The Art of Communication - 4th Edition by Randy Fujishin (Paperback)

About the Book

The fourth edition of this dynamic skills-based introduction to personal communication includes new content on virtual communication scenarios, inclusive language, conflict resolution, and leadership development. Concise, affordable, and incredibly friendly in tone, this book ...

Book Synopsis

This dynamic, skills-based introduction to personal communication provides students with the keys to improving their personal, academic, and professional lives through the power of human interaction and expression.

The fourth edition includes new content on virtual communication scenarios, inclusive language, conflict resolution, and leadership development. With a distinctively encouraging and conversational approach, Fujishin explains the basic communication skills necessary for numerous contexts--including public speaking, small group, interpersonal, intercultural, leadership, interviewing, and technology-based communication.

Review Quotes

"Stressing the need to cultivate, respect, and value others as well as ourselves, this text provides a straightforward guide on how to develop a caring approach to communication in order to build and sustain better relationships." --Patricia Wiggin, International Technological University

"One of the best personal communication texts I have seen, especially for a broad, skills-based course. The writing is relatable, manageable, and clear for students--it is remarkable in its ability to apply ideas in ways that are easy to understand. The exercises are well-written." --Brent A. Saindon, Mercy College

"The Art of Communication will resonate with students and teachers alike, stimulating a passion for being in relationship with others. Fujishin has a beautiful way of speaking to the heart, and his message continually inspires me to work on being the best rendition of myself. His conversational and relational approach to writing makes learning the life skills within this book a joy. I highly recommend it." --Michelle Zajac, West Valley College

One of the best personal communication texts I have seen, especially for a broad, skills-based course. The writing is relatable, manageable, and clear for students--it is remarkable in its ability to apply ideas in ways that are easy to understand. The exercises are well-written.

Stressing the need to cultivate, respect, and value others as well as ourselves, this text provides a straightforward guide on how to develop a caring approach to communication in order to build and sustain better relationships.

The Art of Communication will resonate with students and teachers alike, stimulating a passion for being in relationship with others. Fujishin has a beautiful way of speaking to the heart, and his message continually inspires me to work on being the best rendition of myself. His conversational and relational approach to writing makes learning the life skills within this book a joy. I highly recommend it.

About the Author

Randy Fujishin taught speech communications at West Valley College, a community college in Saratoga, California. He is the author of several successful communications books, including Creating Effective Groups, Gifts from the Heart, Discovering the Leader Within, and The Natural Speaker.