Close Encounters: Communicating in Relationships (Andersen, Paul a) - Softcover

Guerrero, Laura K.; Andersen, Peter A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0767410823 ISBN 13: 9780767410823

Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Co ,U.S., 2001

Synopsis

Using a relational approach to the study of interpersonal communication, this text provides comprehensive coverage of popular theories and concepts in interpersonal communication. The research base of the book draws heavily from communication, but also emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the study of personal relationships.

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A focus on personal relationships. The text includes coverage of romantic partners, and friends; it also includes some coverage of family communication.
An emphasis on current research in communication. The research in Close Encounters reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the study of personal relationships and draws from across the social science disciplines.
Topics that interest students. Intriguing subjects, such as long-distance relationships, cross-sex friendships, flirting, and sexual communication are explored in-depth.
An organization by relational stages. Part I focuses on processes associated with relational development, such as attraction and uncertainty reduction; Part II focuses on messages and processes that define and sustain close relationships, such as love, intimacy, and social support; Part III examines potential relational problems, such as transgressions, conflict, and power issues.
Coverage of the "Dark Side" of interpersonal communication. The text includes complete chapters on relational transgressions (Chapter 13) and conflict, aggression, and violence (Chapter 14).
An extensive box program:
Put Yourself To the Test'These exercises assess various aspects of students' own relational interactions.
Highlights'Found in each chapter, these boxes take a closer look at issues in relational research and challenge students to think critically about research and popular concepts.
A comprehensive list of research references.

About the Author

Laura K. Guerrero has been at Arizona State since 1996 where she teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses on relational communication, nonverbal communication, statistics, and research methods. Her research focuses on communication in close relationships, emphasizing nonverbal messages, emotion, and the "dark” and “bright” sides of interpersonal communication. She is the co-author/co-editor of Nonverbal Communication in Close Relationships (Erlbaum), The Nonverbal Communication Reader, Third Edition (Waveland Press), Nonverbal Communication (Pearson), and the Handbook of Communication and Emotion (Academic Press).

Edition details

• Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Co ,U.S.
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0767410823
• ISBN 13: 9780767410823
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 431