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Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships, 6/E
Mark L. Knapp, University of Texas at Austin
Anita L. Vangelisti, University of Texas at Austin

ISBN-10: 0205543723
ISBN-13: 9780205543724

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2009
Format: Paper; 464 pp
Published: 05/22/2008

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Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships provides comprehensive coverage of the field in the context of developing relationships. Grounded in both contemporary and classic scholarship, the experienced author team engages students through an abundance of relatable stories, accessible writing, and the thoughtful application of interpersonal communication research to everyday life.

Focusing on communication’s role in the growth and decay of human relationships, this text introduces students to interpersonal communication principles and theories through the use of common experiences, such as relationships with roommates, friends, and coworkers. Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships aims to motivate students to critically think about their own relational communication and those of others, and to peak student interest and affinity for future social science research. A market leader for over twenty years, this Sixth Edition retains its classic features including the citations of the most current research from communication and social psychology; thorough coverage of dialogue, speech, and interaction patterns; true stories, executive summary boxes, cartoons, and diagnostic tests.

  • A model of relationship development provides a strong, accessible framework for understanding communication.
  • “Dear Dr. Knapp” and “Dear Dr. Vangelisti” letters–written by real students–pose problems and provide a context for concepts discussed in each chapter.
  • Numerous examples of conversations and conversational strategies provide concrete instances of communication that students can relate to and use to apply theoretical information to their daily lives.
  • Cultural references add global perspective and assist students in developing key interpersonal concepts.
  • The latest research from both communication and social psychology.

  • Informed with the most up-to-date research in interpersonal communication, including new coverage of the evolutionary approach to jealousy, deception, workplace relationships and the role of emotion in relationships.
  • New coverage of the impact of technology on relationships throughout the text, including rules to follow when meeting people for online dating.
  • New “So You Want To Know About” boxes provide students with an executive summary of research areas pertinent to their lives today including long distance relationships, same-sex relationships, online relationships, and friendships.
  • Increased coverage of cultural issues and diversity and its influence on relationships, because understanding of cultural issues and diversity is critical for good relationships.

Part I    Human Communication in Developing Relationships

    1  Communication: The Lifeblood of Relationships

Relationship Messages

Five Important Misconceptions About Communication in Relationships

How Communication Changes as Our Relationships Develop

Dimensions of Communication: Patterns and Variations

Summary

Selected Readings

Notes

    2  Stages of Coming Together and Coming Apart

Types of Relationships

A Model of Interaction Stages in Relationships

Interaction Stages

Movement: In, Out, and Around Stages

Summary

Selected Readings

Notes

 

Part II   Factors Affecting Human Communication Behavior in Relationships

    3  The Nature of the Communicators

The Influence of Interpersonal Needs

The Role of Interpersonal Needs

Analyzing Our Own Needs and Those of Others

Interpersonal Needs Across the Lifespan

Interpersonal Needs of Females and Males

Summary

Selected Readings

Notes

    4  The Communication Environment: Cultural and Physical

The Influence of the Cultural Environment

The Influence of the Immediate Physical Environment or Setting

Summary

Selected Readings

Notes

 

Part III Interaction Patterns for Coming Together

    5  The Genesis of Dialogue

Getting Together

Sizing Up the Other Person

The Many Faces of Attraction

Summary

Selected Readings

Notes

    6  Interaction Rituals

Communication Rules

The Rhetoric of Hello

Forms of Address

Relationship “Openers”

Small(?) Talk

Summary

Selected Readings

Notes

    7  The Foundations of Intimate Dialogue

Types of Love

Liking Versus Loving

Intimacy and Close Relationships

Foundations of Intimacy

Summary

Selected Readings

Notes

 

Part IV Interaction Patterns and the Maintenance of Relationships

    8  Maintaining Relationships Through Dialogue: Disclosures, Lies, and Fights

Relationship Maintenance

Self-Disclosure, Confidentiality, and Trust

Lying

Constructive Conflict

Summary

Selected Readings

Notes

    9  Maintaining Relationships Through Dialogue: Commitment and Intimacy

Commitment and Commitment Talk

Personal Idioms

Giving Compliments and Gifts

Giving Comfort and Advice

Persuasion

Sex Talk

Intimate Play

Intimacy Without Words

Summary

Selected Readings

Notes

 

Part V   Interaction Patterns for Coming Apart

    10  Communication and the Process of Relationship Disengagement

Terminating Relationships

Communication During Relationship Decay: Return of the Stranger

Summary

Selected Readings

Notes

    11  The Dialogue of Distance and De-escalation

Some Potentially Destructive Patterns of Communication: An Interpersonal Chamber of Horrors

Summary

Selected Readings

Notes

Part VI Toward More Effective Communication in Relationships

    12  Evaluating and Developing Effective Communication in Relationships

The Relativity of Effective Communication

Perceptions of Effective Communication

Rx for Effective Communication

Becoming an Effective Communicator

Writing Your Own Story

Communicating Effectively Together

Summary

Selected Readings

Notes

Author Index

Subject Index

    Written by two well-respected researchers and authors in the field, Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships offers the most comprehensive and widely used developmental and analytical approach to communication in close relationships.

    Focusing on the role of communication in the coming together and the coming apart of relationships, this accessible text introduces students to relational communication theories by using common examples—relationships with roommates, friends, and parents—to help them better understand and retain concepts.

    A classic for more than twenty years, Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships retains all of the Fourth Edition's highly praised features, including the latest research from communication and social psychology; thorough coverage of dialogue, speech, and interaction patterns; interesting boxed inserts, cartoons, and diagnostic tests; and an effective writing style that engages students and holds their interest.

  • 0205414931Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships, 5/E
    Knapp & Vangelisti
    © 2005 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 464 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0205414931 | ISBN-13: 9780205414932
    Brief Description

Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships, 6/E

Mark L. Knapp, University of Texas at Austin

Anita L. Vangelisti, University of Texas at Austin

 

Focusing on communication’s role in the growth and deterioration of human relationships, this text introduces interpersonal communication principles and theories through the use of common experiences, such as relationships with roommates, friends, and coworkers. This Sixth Edition retains its classic features including current research from communication and social psychology, thorough coverage of dialogue, speech, and interaction patterns, true stories, executive summary boxes, cartoons, and diagnostic tests.

 

Features of the New Edition:

  • “So You Want to Know” feature boxes show how current research areas such as long-distance relationships, online relationships, and friendships are relevant to your life today.
  • Contemporary research on such topics as the evolutionary approach to jealousy, deception, workplace relationships, and the role of emotion in relationships helps keep you abreast of interpersonal issues today.
  • New coverage throughout the text of the impact of technology on relationships, including rules for online dating, offers practical applications of interpersonal communication concepts.
  • Increased coverage of cultural issues and diversity and their influence on relationships continues to bring global perspective to broaden your understanding of key interpersonal concepts.

 

 

What reviewers are saying about Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships:

 

“Knapp and Vangelisti have written a compelling textbook at once theoretically grounded and imminently readable.”

-          Joanne Gilbert, Alma College

 

 “This book is a great representation of how interpersonal communication books should be written.”

-          Narissra Punyanunt-Carter, Texas Tech University

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