Thinking Through Communication provides an excellent, balanced introduction to basic theories and principles of communication. Praised for its "teachability," this text is used successfully in both theory- and skills-based courses. It covers a full range of topics - from the history of communication study to the efforts of communication scholars, with nearly half of its coverage devoted to contexts of communication. Written in a clear, lively style, Trenholm's overall approach helps both majors and non-majors alike develop a better understanding of communication as a field of study and how communication impacts their daily lives.