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Foundations of interpersonal communication - Culture and interpersonal communication - Perception of the self and others in interpersonal communication - Listening in interpersonal communication - Verbal messages - Nonverbal messages - ...
Kory Floyds approach to interpersonal communication stems from his research area where he studies the positive impact of communication on our health and well-being.
Featuring several all-new chapters, revisions, and updates, the Second Edition of A Cultural Approach to Interpersonal Communication presents an interdisciplinary collection of key readings that explore how interpersonal communication is ...
Covering a broad range of interpersonal communication themes, including strategic alternatives and solutions to communication challenges and information about friendship, family, romantic, and workplace relationships, this Second Edition ...
I gladly recommend this book as a rich resource for learning to build real community through effective communication." --Larry Crabb, NewWay Ministries; author of The Marriage Builder
This edition retains the subject matter strengths of the previous version and augments them with content that reflects new understandings of interpersonal communications, new communication technologies, and new organizational practices that ...
Interpersonal Communication's unique goals-based approach allows for an accessible, practical presentation of the latest research, introducing the most current theories and ideas in the field while keeping students firmly rooted in the real ...
The Interpersonal Communication Book
This second edition includes 16 new theories and an updated study of the state of family communication. Each chapter follows a common pattern for easy comparison between theories.
This fully revised text demystifies interpersonal communication skills by bringing the latest research together with practical guidance that prepares students to discern key communication dynamics and communicate more effectively in all ...