The Interpersonal Communication Playbook

by Teri Kwal Gamble, Michael W. Gamble

Overview

Written in a conversational style and presented in an innovative handbook format, The Interpersonal Communication Playbook empowers students to take an active role in the development of their communication skills in both physical and digital arenas. Bestselling authors Teri Kwal Gamble and Michael W. Gamble provide students with ample opportunities to make personal observations, examine personal experiences, and assess their personal growth across interpersonal contexts. The Second Edition features a new chapter on The Cultural Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and lessons learned on adapting communication skills to changing conditions, ways to develop communication resiliency, and the value in practicing mindfulness.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781071830819
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	12/15/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	720
File size:	27 MB
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About the Author

Teri Kwal Gamble enjoyed a career as a full professor of communication at the College of New Rochelle in New Rochelle, NY (PhD, New York University; MA and BA, Lehman College, CUNY), and Michael W. Gamble, is a full professor of communication at the New York Institute of Technology in New York City (PhD, New York University; BA and MFA, University of Oklahoma). The Gambles are partners in life and work. Professional writers of education and training materials, the Gambles are the coauthors of numerous textbooks and trade books. Their most recent publication is The Interpersonal Communication Playbook (2020). Teri and Mike also are the coauthors of The Communication Playbook (2019). Among other books the Gambles have written together are Nonverbal Messages Tell More: A Practical Guide to Nonverbal Communication (2017), Leading with Communication (2013), and The Gender Communication Connection (2nd ed., 2014).

Previously, Michael served as an officer and taught Leadership Skills for the U.S. Army Infantry School during the Vietnam War. The Gambles also are the founders of Interact Training Systems, a consulting firm that conducts seminars, workshops, and short courses for business and professional organizations. Teri and Mike also produce training and marketing materials for sales organizations and are the coauthors of the trade book, Sales Scripts That Sell.

 

Teri Kwal Gamble enjoyed a career as a full professor of communication at the College of New Rochelle in New Rochelle, NY (PhD, New York University; MA and BA, Lehman College, CUNY), and Michael W. Gamble, is a full professor of communication at the New York Institute of Technology in New York City (PhD, New York University; BA and MFA, University of Oklahoma). The Gambles are partners in life and work. Professional writers of education and training materials, the Gambles are the coauthors of numerous textbooks and trade books. Their most recent publication is The Interpersonal Communication Playbook (2020). Teri and Mike also are the coauthors of The Communication Playbook (2019). Among other books the Gambles have written together are Nonverbal Messages Tell More: A Practical Guide to Nonverbal Communication (2017), Leading with Communication (2013), and The Gender Communication Connection (2nd ed., 2014).

Previously, Michael served as an officer and taught Leadership Skills for the U.S. Army Infantry School during the Vietnam War. The Gambles also are the founders of Interact Training Systems, a consulting firm that conducts seminars, workshops, and short courses for business and professional organizations. Teri and Mike also produce training and marketing materials for sales organizations and are the coauthors of the trade book, Sales Scripts That Sell.

 

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Interpersonal Communication Takes Two
Chapter 2: Self-Concept, Identity, and Self-Presentation
Chapter 3: The Cultural Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication
Chapter 4: Interpersonal Perception and Social Experience
Chapter 5: Listening Mindfully in Relationships
Chapter 6: The Verbal Code: Words, Meanings, and Relationships
Chapter 7: Nonverbal Communication Reveals More
Chapter 8: Conversations: Social Glue
Chapter 9: The Communication of Emotion
Chapter 10: Trust and Deception in Relationships
Chapter 11: Interpersonal Power and Influencer Culture
Chapter 12: Conflict in Relationships
Chapter 13: The Relationship Dynamics of Friendship and Romance
Chapter 14: Navigating Relational Turning Points
Chapter 15: Relationship Contexts: Family, Work, and Health-Related Settings

Editorial Reviews

This textbook takes a practical and applicable approach to teaching interpersonal communication. It uses real-life examples to link theory to practice.”

Angela Gibson

The text is written well. It makes complex concepts easily accessible to students through the use of relevant and up-to-date examples and scenarios.”

Bayo O. Joachim

The pedagogical content is this book is better than any I have seen. If a student uses all these features they should be able to clearly understand the material and apply it to their personal situations effectively.”

Kylene J. Wesner

This textbook engages students by using multiple creative approaches and valuable examples. The breadth and depth of coverage of the field of interpersonal communication is highly appreciated. Students and instructors alike will enjoy learning about the basics of interpersonal communication using this all-inclusive book.”

Leslie Ramos Salazar

A comprehensive book which allows students to play with interpersonal concepts.”

Diane M. Ferrero-Paluzzi

This is an excellent text for an introductory interpersonal communication course with a relational focus in a program that does not offer additional upper division courses in interpersonal or relational communication.”

Todd Lee Goen

I would say this book was a comprehensive look at interpersonal communication with a very conversational tone and interactive ideas and activities embedded throughout.”

Kristin H. Carlson

The wonderful resources at the end of the chapters are a jumping-off point for students and professors alike to expand their discussions and critical thinking. They will spark creative thinking and analysis in classrooms everywhere.”

Shannon M. De Bord

“The wonderful resources at the end of the chapters are a jumping-off point for students and professors alike to expand their discussions and critical thinking. They will spark creative thinking and analysis in classrooms everywhere.”

Shannon M. DeBord