Interpersonal Communication: The Within and The Between - Couverture souple

Kellas, Jody Koenig; Manusov, Valerie

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798823351515

Editeur : Cognella, Inc, 2024

Synopsis

Interpersonal Communication: The Within and The Between explores the intricacies of interpersonal communication, focusing on the interconnectedness of the cognitive, emotional, cultural, social, and biological aspects of individuals (the within) and their interdependent, collaborative, symbolic interactions with others (the between). The book introduces a philosophy termed "wholeness" where communication is viewed as a product of both the within and the between. It emphasizes the importance of communication in personal, professional, and public spheres, highlighting its role in psychosocial, physical, and relational health.

The book meticulously examines the foundational cornerstones, complexities, and consequences of interpersonal engagement. Each of its 12 chapters reveals a key takeaway about interpersonal communication. These "big ideas" extend an invitation to the reader to probe deeper into the multifaceted aspects of communication, addressing its intricacies while directing students towards a profound understanding of their lives.

The book discusses processes such as meaning-making, thoughts and emotions, cultural influences, the social construction of realities, and the functional ambivalence of communication. It also addresses interpersonal communication's potential for being a relationally patterned, dynamic, transformative, and restorative personal and social force.

Interpersonal Communication: The Within and The Between is designed to facilitate students' understanding of the core principles of interpersonal communication, making the content approachable and relevant to their lived experiences.

Instructor resources and Cognella Active Learning are in development for this title. Adopting instructors will receive test banks, PowerPoint slides, a sample syllabus, and an instructor's manual. Cognella Active Learning will include flashcards, assignments, discussions, quizzes, scenarios, and videos.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Jody Koenig Kellas is a Willa Cather Professor and chair of the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She conducts research and teaches classes on interpersonal, family, and health communication. Her scholarship focuses on the links between storytelling and well-being and developing narrative interventions to improve lives.

Valerie Manusov, Ph.D. is a professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Washington, where she teaches courses in research methods and interpersonal, nonverbal, and interpersonal communication and leads the departmental honors program. In 2022, she received the Mark L. Knapp Award in Interpersonal Communication from the National Communication Association.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cognella, Inc
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798823351515
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 438
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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