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Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contextsprepares students to communicate competently and civilly amidst the numerous communication challenges we encounter in today's fast-paced, diverse, and complex society. This highly readable text empowers students to make informed choices regarding the communication of civility, the critical evaluation of ethically challenging communication situations, and the strategic use of communication skills. Covering a broad range of interpersonal communication themes, including the dark side of interpersonal communication and biocommunication, this user-friendly text presents concepts and activities with engaging examples and an attention-getting design.