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Messages: Building Interpersonal Communication Skills, Fourth Canadian Edition, is a practical, task-oriented introduction to the field of interpersonal communication that will help you integrate critical thinking into all aspects of interpersonal communication. The new Fourth Canadian Edition has been updated to include new sections on multicultural communication, workplace communication, computer-mediated-communication, ageism and heterosexism, nonverbal communication, anger, dating violence, and conflict management.The combination of text and exercises will help you to develop interpersonal skills, discover the influence of culture and gender on interpersonal communication, and understand the importance of listening in interpersonal communication. Featuring a new full-colour design, numerous activity boxes, a study guide, critical thinking questions, and access to MySearchLab, Messages is designed to enhance your engagement with this exciting subject.
This text investigates the fundamental mechanisms of interpersonal communication and provides a framework for integrating critical thinking into daily social interactions. The authors, Dawne Clark, Joseph A. DeVito, and Rena Shimoni, utilize a task-oriented approach to bridge theoretical concepts with practical application. By examining the influence of culture, gender, and technology on human connection, the book offers a structured methodology for improving listening, conflict management, and nonverbal expression.
What You Will Find
This text is regarded as a standard, accessible introduction to communication studies within the Canadian academic landscape. Its focus on practical application and contemporary social issues makes it a functional resource for students seeking to refine their interpersonal competencies.
Page Count:
360
Publication Date:
2011-01-04
Publisher:
Pearson Education Canada
ISBN-10:
0205024351
ISBN-13:
9780205024353
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