The International Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Communication, 3 Volume Set (ICAZ - Wiley Blackwell-ICA International Encyclopedias of Communication) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1118306058 ISBN 13: 9781118306055

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2015

Synopsis

The International Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Communication presents a comprehensive overview of the theories, concepts and processes that interpersonal communication researchers use to explain a wide variety of social interaction phenomena. Over 270 entries explore: interpersonal conflict, negotiation, relationship development, interactional adaptation, social influence, and, communication in the workplace, at school and within family life Encompasses both theory and practice, bringing together the fascinating and groundbreaking research from the field, from the first generation of interpersonal communication scholars to the very latest developments Part of The Wiley Blackwell-ICA International Encyclopedias of Communication series, published in conjunction with the International Communication Association

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Review:

"The editors, both noted scholars, winnowed the multiplicity of topics in the continually expanding purview of communication to fit the overall theme of this three-volume set, which offers more than 270 entries covering the field's major theories, processes, constructs, contexts, and research methods." (Choice Connect, 2016)

'This particular title is a book about what makes us human. There are, as far as I am aware, no other reference sources covering exactly the same subject - certainly nothing remotely on the same scale as this.' - Martin Guha, Reference Reviews, Vol 31, No 1, 2017.

From the Back Cover:

Unparalleled in scholarship and breadth, The International Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Communication provides a detailed A-Z overview of theories, concepts and processes used by interpersonal communication researchers to explain a wide variety of social interaction phenomena. With over 270 entries, a team of international scholars explore the fundamental processes of IC such as interpersonal conflict, negotiation, relationship development, interaction adaptation, and social influence. Encompassing both theory and practice, and survey research from the first generation of interpersonal communication scholars to the very latest developments, the Encyclopedia brings together the fascinating and ground breaking work from the field.

The Wiley Blackwell-ICA International Encyclopedias of Communication Series publishes A-Z encyclopedias representing the major subfields and areas of communication studies to provide state-of-the-art research for scholars in a highly interactive and accessible format. Together, these works provide a gateway to communication research for generations of students and scholars all over the world.

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About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1118306058
• ISBN 13: 9781118306055
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 2048
• Editor: Berger Charles R., Roloff Michael E.