Interpersonal Communication: Everyday Encounters - Softcover

Wood, Julia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534623166 ISBN 13: 9780534623166

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

This best-selling text by a leading voice in the field offers a distinct alternative to existing textbooks for the introductory course in interpersonal communication. This theoretically unified but pragmatic introduction to the concepts, principles, and skills of interpersonal communication in a multicultural society. This text consistently integrates ethics and issues of social diversity into coverage of both discussions and mastery of skills, and it shows how interpersonal communication theory and skills pertain to students' daily encounters with others. With unparalleled attention to social diversity and an emphasis on theories, research, and skills that are anchored in the field of communication, the new edition integrates Web and CD-ROM technology to provide interactive learning experiences for today's digital classroom.

About this title

Synopsis:

Introducing the basic skills, recent research, and fundamental concepts relating to interpersonal communication, this textbook covers topics like emotional intelligence, forgiveness, interracial relationships, safe sex, domestic violence, differences among conflict styles, and the power of language.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 0534623166
• ISBN 13: 9780534623166
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 365