Interpersonal Communication / Edition 2

by Peter Hartley

Overview

This fully revised and updated second edition:
* outlines the main components and distinctive characteristics of interpersonal communication
* offers detailed analysis of communication structures, considering their everyday applications and implications
* includes new material on race, gender and sexuality
* looks to the future of interpersonal communication.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415181075
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/25/1999
Series:	Studies in Culture and Communication
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Peter Hartley is Senior Academic in Communication Studies at the School of Cultural Studies, Sheffield Hallam University.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Understanding interpersonal communication; Chapter 1 Defining what we mean by interpersonal communication; Chapter 2 The process of interpersonal communication; Chapter 3 The skills of interpersonal communication; Chapter 4 Communication skills in context; The components of interpersonal communication; Chapter 5 The social context; Chapter 6 Social identity; Chapter 7 Social perception; Chapter 8 Codes 1; Chapter 9 Using codes 2; Issues and controversies in interpersonal communication; Chapter 10 How useful are ‘popular’ models of interpersonal communication?; Chapter 11 Do men and women communicate differently?; Chapter 12 Does assertiveness work?; Going beyond interpersonal communication; Chapter 13 Communication and groups; Chapter 14 Final thoughts;

Editorial Reviews

Provides a framework for understanding how we communicate with others in everyday situations. Explores key features of the skills we use in communicating with other people, and provides an introduction to the hows and why and interpersonal communication. This second edition introduces new areas such as computer-mediated communication, and offers new material on race and gender. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)

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