Communication Skills for Engineers and Scientists - IChemE

Communication skills are vital in engineering and science. But engineers and scientists often find difficulty communicating, both between themselves and with the general public and the media. This book will help you to get your message across, effectively and efficiently. First published in 1990, it was originally the idea of consultant and retired BP engineer John Winsor, who wished to provide some guidance to student members of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). The second edition, revised by Dorothy Thompson, appeared in 1994. In this third edition, prepared by independent consultant John Venables, the book has been expanded to cover the latest in communications technologies. Good communicators are made, not born. Whatever your age and achievements to date, this book will introduce you to the communication tools now at your disposal, explain body language and explore why cultural differences can cause breakdowns in communication. Use it to help you become a competent and confident communicator.