Written by two well-respected researchers and authors in the field, Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships offers the most comprehensive and widely-used developmental and analytical approach to communication in close relationships. It focuses on the role of communication in the coming together and the coming apart of relationships.
This accessible text introduces students to relational communication theories by using common examples ― relationships with roommates, friends, and parents ― to help students better understand and retain concepts. Furthermore, the book's core model, introduced in Chapter 2, can be applied to the diverse range of relationships that students have experienced ― or will experience ― throughout their lives.
A classic for more than twenty years, Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships retains all of its highly-praised features in the fourth edition, including the latest research from communication and social psychology; thorough coverage of dialogue, speech, and interaction patterns; interesting boxed inserts, cartoons, and diagnostic tests; and an effective writing style that engages students and holds their interest.
Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships, 6/E
Mark L. Knapp, Universityof Texas at Austin
Anita L. Vangelisti, Universityof Texas at Austin
Focusing on communication’s role in the growth and deterioration of human relationships, this text introduces interpersonal communication principles and theories through the use of common experiences, such as relationships with roommates, friends, and coworkers. This Sixth Edition retains its classic features including current research from communication and social psychology, thorough coverage of dialogue, speech, and interaction patterns, true stories, executive summary boxes, cartoons, and diagnostic tests.
Features of the New Edition:
- “So You Want to Know” feature boxes show how current research areas such as long-distance relationships, online relationships, and friendships are relevant to your life today.
- Contemporary research on such topics as the evolutionary approach to jealousy, deception, workplace relationships, and the role of emotion in relationships helps keep you abreast of interpersonal issues today.
- New coverage throughout the text of the impact of technology on relationships, including rules for online dating, offers practical applications of interpersonal communication concepts.
- Increased coverage of cultural issues and diversity and their influence on relationships continues to bring global perspective to broaden your understanding of key interpersonal concepts.
What reviewers are saying about Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships:
“Knapp and Vangelisti have written a compelling textbook at once theoretically grounded and imminently readable.”
- Joanne Gilbert, AlmaCollege
“This book is a great representation of how interpersonal communication books should be written.”
- Narissra Punyanunt-Carter, TexasTech University
