Understanding Interpersonal Communication : Making Choices in Changing Times

by West,Richard

• ISBN13: 9780495502463
• ISBN10: 0495502464
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781111792657
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780495908753, 9780534605889
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-04-22
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
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Summary

West and Turner's UNDERSTANDING INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: MAKING CHOICES IN CHANGING TIMES, Second Edition, empowers you by providing both the knowledge and practical skills you need to be effective communicators in today's rapidly changing and technologically advanced society. An innovative theory-skill framework, integrated in every chapter, uniquely combines theory and practice, eliminating the perceived division between them while clarifying their fundamental interconnections. The text powerfully supports skill development; rather than "telling" you how to communicate, the authors list a "toolbox" of key skills pertaining to each theory so you can actively choose and experiment with strategies appropriate for a given situation. Filled with realistic examples and scenarios that reflect the diversity and interactions of today's students, UNDERSTANDING INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: MAKING CHOICES IN CHANGING TIMES, Second Edition, makes clear connections between theory, skills, and the life situations we all encounter on a daily basis.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Communication, Perception, and the Self

Communication, Identity, and Culture

Communicating Verbally

Communicating Nonverbally

Effective Listening

Communication and Emotion

Sharing Personal Information

Communicating Power and Conflict

Communicating in Close Relationships

Technology and Interpersonal Communication

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