The Interpersonal Communication Book

Choices Behind Human Communication The Interpersonal Communication Book approaches the subject of communication through integrative theory, research, and hands-on methods. A threefold approach identifies important communicative concepts: choices in interpersonal situations, the theories and research that support these choices, and the communication skills necessary to effectively use these theories. The text allows students to examine the question of how, when, and through which channels they should communicate in different contexts. The Fourteenth Edition provides the newest insights and research in person-to-person interaction, making for an up-to-date source for communication study. New features and chapter-by-chapter updates make Interpersonal Communication the most comprehensive, relevant source on the topic.PART I: PRELIMINARIES TO INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 1. Foundations of Interpersonal Communication 2. Culture and Interpersonal Communication 3. Perception of the Self and Others in Interpersonal Communication PART II: INTERPERSONAL MESSAGES 4. Verbal Messages 5. Nonverbal Messages 6. Listening in Interpersonal Communication 7. Emotional Messages 8. Conversational Messages PART III: INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS 9. Interpersonal Relationship Stages, Theories, and Communication 10. Interpersonal Relationship Types 11. Interpersonal Conflict and Conflict Management 12. Interpersonal Power and Influence