communication-studies

Great Readings

This document consists of great books or articles on Communication Studies. Some are here because there is a course covering the same material; some are just great books that you should read at some point in your career.

Once you have made it through most of the curriculum, knowing whether a book is worth your time will become easier. Or, if you are struggling in one of the courses, perhaps reading a book on the subject will help.

Name Author(s)
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life Marshall B. Rosenberg
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen
Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man Marshall McLuhan
A First Look at Communication Theory Em Griffin, Andrew Ledwell-Brown, Glenn G. Sparks
Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone Mark Goulston