Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships (6th Edition)
Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships, 6/EMark L. Knapp,Universityof Texas at AustinAnita L. Vangelisti,Universityof Texas at Austin Focusing on communication’s role in the growth and deterioration of human relationships, this text introduces interpersonal communication principles and theories through the use of common experiences, such as relationships with roommates, friends, and coworkers. This Sixth Edition retains its classic features including current research from communication and social psychology, thorough coverage of dialogue, speech, and interaction patterns, true stories, executive summary boxes, cartoons, and diagnostic tests. Features of the New Edition:“So You Want to Know” feature boxes show howcurrent researchareas such as long-distance relationships, online relationships, and friendships are relevant to your life today.Contemporary research on such topics as the evolutionary approach to jealousy, deception, workplace relationships,andthe role of emotion in relationshipshelps keep you abreast of interpersonal issues today.New coverage throughout the text ofthe impact of technology on relationships, including rules for online dating, offers practical applications of interpersonal communication concepts.Increased coverage ofcultural issues and diversityand their influence on relationships continues to bringglobal perspectiveto broaden your understanding of key interpersonal concepts.  What reviewers are saying aboutInterpersonal Communication and Human Relationships: “Knapp and Vangelisti have written a compelling textbook at once theoretically grounded and imminently readable.”-          Joanne Gilbert,AlmaCollege  “This book is a great representation of how interpersonal communication books should be written.”-          Narissra Punyanunt-Carter,TexasTech University