Language Arts & Disciplines : Communication

This text examines how the Internet is used in American politics to inform, persuade, enlighten and even confuse voters. It also examines the debate between those who argue that new technologies have improved efficiency and those who believe that the innovations have affected society in other ways. more...

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This book is written for engineers, scientists, and technology professionals who require a simple, concise, and practical guide to all forms of communication: writing, presenting, and interacting (such as in meetings and team activities). It also provides strategies for communicating technical information to non-technical audiences, a frequent concern when applying for funding or selling technical products. more...

Price: $33.95

Researchers have revealed that real expertise, while applied to well-defined tasks with highly circumscribed contexts, often stretches beyond its routine boundaries. This work is a culmination of some of the studies. more...

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The author accounts for South Africa's transition from apartheid to democracy from a rhetorical perspective. Based on an exhaustive analysis of hundreds of public statements made by South Africa's leaders from 1985 to the present, Moriarty shows how key constructions of the political scene paved the way for negotiations, elections, and national reconciliation. These rhetorical changes moved South Africa out of the realm of violent conflict and into one of rhetorical conflict, a democratic space in which the country could resolve its problems at the negotiating table and in the ballot box. more...

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Making the right decisions at turning points can be the difference between victory and defeat. The US Navy asked RAND if it could identify "forks in the road" - future decision points that may require a major direction change. The results are presented here. more...

Price: $25.00