Covers intercultural, familial, organizational, and health communications

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	• Interpersonal Communication: Building Rewarding Relationships 1st Edition , 434pp Kristen Campbell/eichhorn; Candice Thomas/maddox; Melissa Wanzer Kendall/ Hunt, 2008 average customer review:based on 1 review view larger image
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Covers intercultural, familial, organizational, and health communications

Being able to inform, persuade, influence, query, and establish relationships are all fundamental aspects of effective communication. Collaboratively written by the team of academicians and communication experts Kristen Campbell Eichhorn (State University of new York - Oswego), Candice Thomas-Maddox (Ohio University - Lancaster), and Melissa Bekelja Wanzer (Canisius College), As the title suggests, "Interpersonal Communication: Building Rewarding Relationships" is a basic and general introduction to the art and science of interpersonal communications in a diversity of forms and formats as a means of creating effective, successful, and enduring relationships. Organized into three main sections, 'The Basics of Interpersonal Communication' begins with an historical overview of the subject, the development of 'self' and of individual difference, verbal and nonverbal communication, perception and listening as communication components. 'Dynamics of Interpersonal Relationships' addresses initiating and sustaining relationships, the 'dark side' of relationships, and the termination of relationships. 'IPC in Various Communication Contexts' covers intercultural, familial, organizational, and health communications. Of special note is the chapter focusing on 'From Face-to-Face to Cyberspace'. A work of impressive yet readily accessible scholarship, "Interpersonal Communication" is highly recommended for academic and community library reference collections, college level courses in Communication, and to non-specialist general readers with an interest in interpersonal communications as a means of establishing and maintaining personal relationships in our increasingly depersonalized society.

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Combining both theory and research with practical applications, Interpersonal Communication: Building Rewarding Relationships addresses a number of hot topics in communication, such as the dark side of communication (deception, jealousy, verbal aggression), development of the self, intercultural differences, life span and health-related communication issues, and the role of computer-mediated communication in relationship development. Instructional online enhancements are accessible via the code included with this textbook. Look for the web icon in the chapter margins to direct you to various interactive tools. "The research focus and comprehensive nature of the content are strengths," Brooks Aylor, La Salle University "This book is very readable. It is well adapted to the style and language of today's college student population," Bryan Barrows, North Harris College "Written very well with student-appropriate illustrations," Thomas Feeley, SUNY Buffalo "The authors have created a text that provides a comprehensive discussion of interpersonal theories in a variety of contexts. It does an excellent job of presenting the major theories of interpersonal communication in an interesting and relevant fashion. Additionally the authors have structured the chapters with an understanding of pedagogy --- chapters are structured to facilitate learning and application of the material by students. The writing style is clear, the chapters are well organized, and students are encouraged to apply the theories and concepts to their lives. While theory has a central place in each chapter, this is not just a text of interpersonal theories. Each chapter is fleshed out with related concepts and subject matter so that students can grasp not only the theory, but the larger interpersonal issues presented in each chapter," Ann Bainbridge Frymier, Miami University

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