Skilled interpersonal communication : research, theory, and practice

Häftad bok. London ; New York : Routledge. 2011. 614 sidor.

Mycket gott skick. Markering med överstrykningspenna på sid. 84-95. Ett hunöra på ett blad. Förlagets beskrivning: This is an excellent textbook for basic studies on communication, Based on an extensive amount of research, it offers a thorough review of skills for interpersonal communication, and presents the most important theoretical viewpoints. It will be useful for students and teachers of communication as an introductory book on this research area, but also more advanced experts of communication can become acquainted with new issues as well as review the central points of interpersonal communication from it." 'This book is very comprehensive, The cues that emanate from the many chapter titles will raise interest and the writing is so clear that the reader is encouraged to continue reading. Concepts are analysed systematically into sub-concepts, and every new concept is defined, explicated and illustrated with reference to relevant research. Students will encounter many inspiring topics and find many original references." There is a fundamental, powerful and universal desire amongst humans to interact with other. People have a deep-seated need to communicate, and the greater their ability in this regard the more satisfying and rewarding their lives will be. The contribution of skilled interpersonal communication to success in both personal and professional contexts is now widely recognised and extensively researched. As such, knowledge of various types of skills, and of their effects in social interaction, is crucial for effective interpersonal functioning. Previous editions have established Skilled Interpersonal Communication as the foremost textbook on communication. This thoroughly revised and expanded fifth edition builds on this success to provide comprehensive and up-to-date review of the current research, theory and practice in this burgeoning field of studv. The first two chapters introduce the reader to the nature of skilled interpersonal communication and review the main theoretical perspectives. Subsequent chapters provide detailed accounts of the 14 main skill areas, namely: nonverbal communication; reinforcement; questioning. reflecting; listening; explaining; self-disclosure; set induction and closure; assertiveness; influencing; negotiating; and interacting in and leading group discussions, Written by one of the foremost international experts in the field and founded solidly on research, ;his book provides a key reference for the study of interpersonal communication. This theoretically informed, yet practically oriented text will be of interest both to students of interpersonal communication in general, and to qualified personnel and trainees in many fields. Owen Hargie is Professor of Communication at the University of Ulster, and visiting Professor åt Robert Gordon University Aberdeen and University of Chester.