Interpersonal communication and human relationships
By: Mark L. Knapp, Anita L. Vangelisti.
Contributors: Vangelisti, Anita L.
Edition: 6th ed.
Publisher: Pearson Allyn & Bacon
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 449
ISBN-13: 9780205543724
Subjects: Interpersonal relations; Interpersonal communication
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Communication : the lifeblood of relationships; title: Stages of coming together and coming apart; title: The nature of the communicators; title: The communication environment : cultural and physical; title: The genesis of dialogue; title: Interaction rituals; title: The foundations of intimate dialogue; title: Maintaining relationships through dialogue : disclosures, lies, and fights; title: Maintaining relationships through dialogue : commitment and intimacy; title: Communication and the process of relationship disengagement; title: The dialogue of distance and de-escalation; title: Evaluating and developing effective communication in relationships.