Communication Myths

What We Know That Isn't So and What We Need to Know

J. Dan Rothwell (Cabrillo College, USA)

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Bloomsbury Academic
16 October 2025

Communication studies; Self-help & personal development

Stop stereotyping. Avoid conflict. Skip small talk. Be open-minded to everyone’s opinions. These sound like good rules for life, but what if they are based on myths that actually prevent us from communicating effectively and appropriately with each other?

In Communication Myths: What We Know That Isn't So and What We Need to Know, J. Dan Rothwell debunks common misconceptions about our interactions with others that can easily result in embarrassment, insult, or catastrophe. These myths come from underappreciating the complexities of communication and relying on bad information from unqualified and sensationalist sources, especially those peddling misinformation on social media.

With clear insight and a good dose of humor, Rothwell explores how human communication really works and provides a critical antidote to the damage caused by these pervasive and pernicious myths. As the only book dedicated extensively and incisively to communication myths, this guide to interpersonal, group, and organizational communication, plus public speaking excellence is an invaluable resource for readers of every age, profession, and background.

By: J. Dan Rothwell (Cabrillo College USA)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 220mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 820g
ISBN: 9798881806262
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 16 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

J. Dan Rothwell is the award-winning author of six books on communication, including his most recent It's All of Our Business. For more than four decades, Rothwell taught students at Cabrillo College (where he served as department chair and is currently a member of the Board of Trustees), Western Washington University, and other universities and colleges across the country. During his extensive teaching career, he received more than two dozen teaching awards, including an international, national, regional, and state award. He resides in the Monterey Bay area, his “little slice of paradise.”

Reviews for Communication Myths: What We Know That Isn't So and What We Need to Know

In Communication Myths, J. Dan Rothwell brilliantly unpacks some of the most damaging misconceptions about communication and offers clear, research-backed insights to help us navigate this ever-changing communications world. He weaves master storytelling, incisive analysis and a dose of realism missing in most communications texts to provide a true how-to guide for both professionals and everyday communicators alike. Whether you're a seasoned speaker, a hesitant conversationalist, or simply someone who values clear, thoughtful communication, this book is an essential guide to fostering connection and understanding in an increasingly polarized world. -- Zach Friend, spokesperson of the 2008 Obama presidential campaign, author of On Message: How a Compelling Narrative Will Make Your Organization Succeed J. Dan Rothwell's wisdom and wit pair perfectly to confute longstanding myths that plague communication and interfere with our quest to master it. Grounded in decades of research and application, this treasure trove of information is not only necessary but also amusing to read! I highly recommend it to all of my corporate clients who are looking for a deeper comprehension of communication in interpersonal and group settings. -- Michelle Waters, communication consultant and co-author of It's All of Our Business and In Mixed Company, 12th edition Finally, an answer to ""why learn more about communication?"" Rothwell creatively provides readable and interesting examples addressing each chapter as a myth of communication. His technique promotes belonging, empathy, and effective communication. -- Diane Ferrero-Paluzzi, Associate Professor and Associate Dean of the School of Arts and Science, Iona University, USA