Interpersonal Communication: Relating to Others - Couverture souple

Beebe, Steven A.; Beebe, Susan J.; Redmond, Mark V.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0205360440 ISBN 13 : 9780205360444

Editeur : Pearson, 2002

Synopsis

This text offers a blend of theory and skills that students can use to become “other-oriented” ― mindfully considerate of the thoughts, needs, and values of others.

Fueled by the authors' conviction that “skills inform principles; principles inform skills,”Interpersonal Communication: Relating to Others maintains a careful balance between theoretical and skills-oriented material. This book integrates an emphasis on diversity with theoretical and skills discussions. Examples are drawn from a variety of age and ethnic groups, and special boxes focus on gender and diversity issues. A chapter on intercultural communication supplements this integral material by relating it to the “other-oriented” approach.

A propos du livre

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New to this Edition:

• The central “Other Oriented” theme of the book has been more fully explored and integrated throughout the book in numerous text discussions and examples, and is highlighted by several new features that emphasize its importance and apply it to daily communication and interactions:
  • New “Being Other Oriented” Sidebars appear in the margins, connecting the other-oriented theme to specific chapter content and include thought-provoking questions to get students thinking about how other oriented their own communication is
  • New “Apply an Other Orientation” sections appear at the end of each chapter, offering a summary of how to apply an other orientation in one’s everyday communication and relationships.
• Increased attention to Diversity:
  • Chapter 4, “Interpersonal Communication and Diversity:  Adapting to Others” has been significantly revised and expanded  to include the latest research findings about human differences including culture, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, religion, political perspective and social class, and strategies for bridging these differences and becoming more competent communicators with others who differ from us.
  • Updated and new “Understanding Others:  Adapting to Differences” boxes in each chapter present research findings, as well as specific communication strategies for understanding differences and enhancing one’s intercultural communication.
• Increased emphasis on technology and its implications for interpersonal communication, including a significantly updated and expanded discussion of electronically-mediated communication (EMC) in Chapter 1 and new material and research findings integrated throughout the book that explore how new communication technologies are affecting our face-to-face interactions and our interpersonal relationships.
  • New “Relating to Others in the 21st Century” Boxes focus on research conclusions as well as practical applications of the ways in which technology is changing how we relate to and interact with others, including discussions of such current issues as online stereotyping, what to disclose on Facebook, the impact of texting and the increasing influence of Twitter.
• A New Built-in Study Guide at the end of each chapter gives the student the opportunity to “review, apply and explore” key chapter concepts through brief summaries, critical thinking questions, questions about ethics, classroom and group activities and lists of additional relevant resources, including books, articles and websites.
• Revised and Reorganized Relationship Chapters to focus first on the theories and stages of relationship development (Chapters 9 and 10), and subsequently explore specific types of relationships, from friends to family, romance to the workplace (Chapters 11 and 12).
• New and updated discussions, research findings and examples throughout, include exploration of provocative topics such as emotional intelligence and how to measure it, hate speech, listening in the 21st century amid multiple technology distractions, the dark side of the Internet, metamessages and online communication, and networked families and co-workers.
• A Striking New Design has been created to make the material as interesting, accessible and engaging as possible, including new cartoons and photos throughout.

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Reviewer Praise for Beebe, Beebe, and Redmond's
Interpersonal Communication: Relating to Others

“I have enjoyed my use of this text and find it to be innovative and well able to challenge my students. It gives them the latest concepts and ideas...and has an exciting 'real world' approach that helps me achieve my goals as an instructor in this discipline.”

Adna G. Howell, Delta College

“The Beebe book provides an explicitly stated 'other' orientation, unique among interpersonal communication texts.”

Janie Harden Fritz, Duquesne University

“I think the text gives a great selection of skills materials. The sections are both thoughtful and applicable to students of any age.”

“Overall, I think the Beebe et. al text is well written and very inclusive. Their pedagogical approach and content suggest good coverage of the material. I like the way they offer a topic, how it relates to us, and how to improve that aspect of communication.”

Lisa Orick, Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute

“The book is easy to read with a pleasant writing style and attractive visual presentations on the pages.”

James Pauff, Bowling Green State University

“The language and writing is clear and easy to follow. Once again, examples and illustrations are appealing to students.”

“The authors do a great job establishing a good balance between theory and skill application throughout the text.”

Heidi McGrew, Sinclair Community College

“I like the breakdown of Foundation, Skills and Relationships—this is very workable and makes a lot of sense to me.”

“It is helpful for the students to have the 'building skills' feature listed in the front of the text.”

Lori Wisdom-Whitley, Everett Community College

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0205360440
• ISBN 13: 9780205360444
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 448
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Riccardo Bacigalupo; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; 20135; Italie