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This New Edition Of Interplay Reflects Communication As It Operates In Today's World. At The Same Time, It Emphasizes Enduring Principles And Skills That Are As Important Now As Ever. It Builds On The Approach That Has Continually Evolved To Best Serve Students And Professors Over Four Decades. The Accessible Writing Style Presents Even Complicated Ideas In A Straightforward Way. A Variety Of Thought-provoking Images, Sidebars, And Interactive Features Help Make The Subject More Compelling And Relevant. Interplay Cites More Than 1,500 Sources, Nearly A Third Of Which Are New To This Edition. These Citations Have A Strong Communication Focus, As We Continue To Spotlight Scholarship From Our Field. Research And Theory Aren't Presented For Their Own Sake, But Rather To Explain How The Process Of Interpersonal Communication Operates In Everyday Life--
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the fundamental principles and practical applications of interpersonal communication within the context of modern social interactions. The authors, Lawrence B. Rosenfeld, Russell F. Proctor, and Ronald B. Adler, utilize decades of pedagogical evolution to bridge the gap between academic theory and daily practice. By synthesizing over 1,500 scholarly sources, the book provides a structured framework for understanding how communication processes influence personal and professional relationships.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive analysis of interpersonal communication dynamics in contemporary society
- Practical skill-building exercises for improving verbal and non-verbal interaction
- Integration of current communication scholarship and empirical research
- Interactive pedagogical features including case studies and visual aids
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently cite this work as a foundational text for undergraduate communication courses due to its accessible prose and rigorous research. Readers often note the balance between theoretical depth and the practical application of communication strategies in everyday life.
Page Count:
379
Publication Date:
2021-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0197501400
ISBN-13:
9780197501405
Psychology
Communication
Education
Social Science
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