Skilled interpersonal communication : research, theory and practice
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Skilled interpersonal communication : research, theory and practice
Routledge, 2011
5th ed
- : hbk
- : pbk
Available at 14 libraries
Note
Bibliography: p. 477-575
Includes indexes
Description and Table of Contents
- Volume
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: hbk ISBN 9780415432030
Description
There is a fundamental, powerful, and universal desire amongst humans to interact with others. People have a deep-seated need to communicate, and the greater their ability in this regard the more satisfying and rewarding their lives will be. The contribution of skilled interpersonal communication to success in both personal and professional contexts is now widely recognised and extensively researched. As such, knowledge of various types of skills, and of their effects in social interaction, is crucial for effective interpersonal functioning.
Previous editions have established Skilled Interpersonal Communication as the foremost textbook on communication. This thoroughly revised and expanded 5th edition builds on this success to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the current research, theory and practice in this burgeoning field of study. The first two chapters introduce the reader to the nature of skilled interpersonal communication and review the main theoretical perspectives. Subsequent chapters provide detailed accounts of the fourteen main skill areas, namely: nonverbal communication; reinforcement; questioning; reflecting; listening; explaining; self-disclosure; set induction; closure; assertiveness; influencing; negotiating; and interacting in, and leading, group discussions.
Written by one of the foremost international experts in the field and founded solidly in research, this book provides a key reference for the study of interpersonal communication. This theoretically informed, yet practically oriented text will be of interest both to students of interpersonal communication in general, and to qualified personnel and trainees in many fields.
Table of Contents
Introduction: The Importance of Interpersonal Skills. Interpersonal Communication: A Skill-based Model. Nonverbal Communication. Rewarding and Reinforcing. Questioning. Reflecting. Listening. Explaining. Self-disclosure. Set Induction and Closure. Assertiveness. Influence and Persuasion. Negotiating. Groups and Group Interaction. Concluding Comments. Bibliography. Name Index. Subject Index.
- Volume
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: pbk ISBN 9780415432047
Description
There is a fundamental, powerful, and universal desire amongst humans to interact with others. People have a deep-seated need to communicate, and the greater their ability in this regard the more satisfying and rewarding their lives will be. The contribution of skilled interpersonal communication to success in both personal and professional contexts is now widely recognised and extensively researched. As such, knowledge of various types of skills, and of their effects in social interaction, is crucial for effective interpersonal functioning.
Previous editions have established Skilled Interpersonal Communication as the foremost textbook on communication. This thoroughly revised and expanded 5th edition builds on this success to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the current research, theory and practice in this burgeoning field of study. The first two chapters introduce the reader to the nature of skilled interpersonal communication and review the main theoretical perspectives. Subsequent chapters provide detailed accounts of the fourteen main skill areas, namely: nonverbal communication; reinforcement; questioning; reflecting; listening; explaining; self-disclosure; set induction; closure; assertiveness; influencing; negotiating; and interacting in, and leading, group discussions.
Written by one of the foremost international experts in the field and founded solidly in research, this book provides a key reference for the study of interpersonal communication. This theoretically informed, yet practically oriented text will be of interest both to students of interpersonal communication in general, and to qualified personnel and trainees in many fields.
Table of Contents
Introduction: The Importance of Interpersonal Skills. Interpersonal Communication: A Skill-based Model. Nonverbal Communication. Rewarding and Reinforcing. Questioning. Reflecting. Listening. Explaining. Self-disclosure. Set Induction and Closure. Assertiveness. Influence and Persuasion. Negotiating. Groups and Group Interaction. Concluding Comments. Bibliography. Name Index. Subject Index.
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