Interplay: The process of interpersonal communication - Softcover

Adler, Ronald B

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0030276373 ISBN 13: 9780030276378

Publisher: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1989

Synopsis

With its unique blend of compelling topics and rich pedagogy, The Process of Interpersonal Communication , Fifteenth Edition, offers a perfect balance of research and application to help students understand and improve their own relationships. No other book prepares students betterto start improving their relationships beginning with the first day of class.Interplay addresses the perception that students have that they already know how to communicate, which is an issue that every faculty member faces. By artfully weaving cutting-edge academic research and theory into the clear, down-to-earth, student-friendly narrative, Interplay enables students tounderstand the complexity and depth of human communication and interpersonal relationships. The series of concepts builds logically through the chapter sequence so that students deepen their communication skills as they progress through the book. With the expert use of contemporary and brief videoclips available as part of the integrated digital resources, students can see concepts applied in real scenarios, making their learning even more meaningful.o Now available in Oxford Insight Available separately, Oxford Insight courseware delivers high-quality content from Oxford University Press within powerful, data-driven courseware designed to optimize student success. Developed with a foundation in learning science, Insight enablesinstructors to deliver a personalized, adaptive, and engaging learning experience, including videos and quizzing. This adaptivity, paired with real-time actionable data about student performance, helps instructors ensure that each student is best supported along a unique learning path. TheCourseware can be integrated into most learning management systems. Contact your rep for more information.

About this title

About the Author

Ronald B. Adler is Professor of Communication Emeritus at Santa Barbara City College.

Lawrence Rosenfeld is Professor of Communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Russell F. Proctor II is Professor of Communication at Northern Kentucky University.

Review

"This text is so enjoyable to read and covers most of the major principles so well. The real kicker is that the students tell me they refuse to sell it back after the end of the semester because they think it will be useful during the rest of their lives. That's quite a recommendation."--Beverly Kelly, California Lutheran University

"I am impressed that, unlike many books in this category, Interplay presents a rather sophisticated review of communication theories for the introductory audience. Most importantly, this book does not treat the reader like a juvenile--the reviews of theories are cogent, yet assume that the readers are adults and are able to relate the material to their own experiences."--Jennifer Samp, University of Georgia

Edition details

• Publisher: Holt, Rinehart and Winston
• Publication date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0030276373
• ISBN 13: 9780030276378
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 320