
Essentials of Business Communication, 13th Edition
$514.01
- Paperback
500 pages
- Release Date
26 February 2026
Summary
Employers desire individuals with strong communication skills, critical thinking abilities, effective collaboration techniques, and wise technology usage.
‘Essentials of Business Communication,’ 13th Edition, by Guffey and Loewy, equips you with the skills to enhance your writing, speaking, and teamwork capabilities, while also guiding you in the ethical and efficient use of AI tools. Discover how to craft résumés that navigate AI-powered applicant tracking systems, develop a compelli…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798214052137 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Mary Ellen Guffey, Dana Loewy |
| Publisher: | Cengage Learning, Inc |
| Imprint: | South-Western College Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 500 |
| Edition: | 13th |
| Release Date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 1.34kg |
| Dimensions: | 27mm x 215mm x 274mm |

Mary Ellen Guffey
Mary Ellen Guffey has taught business communication and business English for over 35 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, from Bowling Green State University, a master’s degree from the University of Illinois, and a doctorate in business and economic education from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She has taught at the University of Illinois, Santa Monica College, and Los Angeles Pierce College.
Recognized as a leading business communication author, Dr. Guffey corresponds with instructors globally who use her award-winning books: “Business Communication: Process and Product,” “Business English,” and “Essentials of Business Communication.”
Dana Loewy taught business communication at California State University, Fullerton, for two decades. She also taught German courses and was a guest lecturer at Fachhochschule Nürtingen, Germany. Dr. Loewy is a certified business etiquette consultant and advises organizations in the United States and Europe on strategic and intercultural communication. She holds a master’s degree from Bonn University, Germany, and a Ph.D. in English from the University of Southern California.
Dr. Loewy is active in professional associations, participates in international conferences, and is committed to creating effective learning materials for business communication students.
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