Inter-Act - Interpersonal Communication Concepts, Skills and Contexts - Softcover

Verderber, Kathleen S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195155246 ISBN 13: 9780195155242

Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc, 2000

Synopsis

This text provides a framework of practical communication skills supported by current theory and numerous real-life examples and scenarios. It addresses modern technology's challenges and obstacles to creating and maintaining healthy relationships between not only those who are close and intimate but those who differ in politics, gender, age, race, religion and culture. The authors demonstrate the significance of sensitivity to culture, gender, and racial diversity, the importance of ethical communication practices, and ways to reinforce personal ethical communication skills. This ninth and updated edition includes a chapter on communicating in the workplace and one on electronically mediated interpersonal communication. It also includes pedagogical features called "Skill Builder Boxes," marginal segments called "Inter-Act with Technology," and sections called "What Would You Do? A Question of Ethics".

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Review

"If you are looking for a text that will help students immediately improve their interpersonal communication competence through in-class experiential learning, Inter-Act is the text to choose."--Anita Chirco, Keuka College

"Inter-Act is in a league of its own regarding the inclusion of social media and relatable examples for enhanced understanding and student comprehension. There is no other textbook that I have used or reviewed to use that so strongly incorporates theory, skill development, and emerging technology alongside one another for the most comprehensive presentation of interpersonal communication."--Jennifer Hodges, St. John's University

"If you are looking for a text that will help students immediately improve their interpersonal communication competence through in-class experiential learning, Inter-Act is the text to choose."--Anita Chirco, Keuka College

"Inter-Act is in a league of its own regarding the inclusion of social media and relatable examples for enhanced understanding and student comprehension. There is no other textbook that I have used or reviewed to use that so strongly incorporates theory, skill development, and emerging technology alongside one another for the most comprehensive presentation of interpersonal communication."--Jennifer Hodges, St. John's University

About the Author

Kathleen S. Verderber is an emerita Associate Professor of Management at Northern Kentucky University. She has been writing textbooks for over 40 years working for many years with her husband Rudolph F. Verderber and now with other coauthors. Dr. Verderber is at heart a teacher and enjoys the writing process seeing it as "teaching to a wider audience." In addition to writing, she has recently taken on the challenge of learning to play the harp. Dr. Verderber now lives in Naples, FL.
Erina L. MacGeorge is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Pennsylvania State University. She teaches and conducts research in Interpersonal and Health Communication, with a focus on supportive communication. Dr. MacGeorge loves to help undergraduates understand communication theory and develop communication skills that are useful in their personal and professional relationships. Off campus, Dr. MacGeorge enjoys reading fantasy and science fiction, taking long walks, and any kind of outing with her family.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195155246
• ISBN 13: 9780195155242
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 466