“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela

Inclusive Education

We offer a version of the text entirely free for any student who needs it. If you aren't eligible for the SBCC Promise, consider Option C above for an entirely free version of the text you can read online. 

The Story

When I first started my career I used a "legacy" textbook- the book that had always been used to teach the class, and for which students paid over $100. Equal access and low cost education became a growing priority for me as I became  increasingly aware of the various life challenges facing my community college students. Out of resistance to the textbook industrial complex, which adds massive hidden costs to public education, I wrote my own book.  After more than a decade my text is still one of the lowest priced text books in the field of Communication.  Writing the text not only allows me to offer a low cost book, but gives me the freedom to include content that is relevant to my students' lives, to showcases their various identities, and to highlight cutting edge research focused on fostering a more inclusive society. I loved writing this book and I really enjoy offering it to my students- but no one is required to buy it. Check out the link above for the free version.

About the Author

Dr. Carrie Hutchinson is a professor, author, consultant and trainer. Her Master's degree in Communication  is from California State University  Fullerton with an emphasis in Interpersonal Communication and Persuasion, and her Ph.D.  is from  UCSB in Communication Studies with an interdisciplinary emphasis in Psychology and a focus on Intergroup Perception. Dr. Hutchinson's research and publications examine the human experience through the lens of Communication Studies, with a focus on better understanding ourselves as the gateway to understanding others. Dr. Hutchinson is a full-time professor in the Communication Department at Santa Barbara City College where she teaches Interpersonal Communication and Leadership for a Global Society, and serves as an advocate and organizer for a more equitable, just, and inclusive campus. Learn more at carriehutchinson.com

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