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Interpersonal Communication, 10th Edition

Julia T. Wood

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Interpersonal Communication 10th Edition by Julia T. Wood
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Written by leading scholar and award-winning teacher Julia T. Wood and revised with communications instructor Lisa P. Z. Spinazola, "Interpersonal Communication: Everyday Encounters," 10th Edition, delivers a comprehensive introduction to interpersonal communication by directly relating theory and skills to students' everyday interactions -- effectively equipping them to communicate with people of differing backgrounds and views in the classroom, workplace and beyond. The 10th edition allows more students to find themselves represented in its pages by featuring more varied and inclusive images and student scenarios as well as incorporating more diverse romantic relationships and family configurations. The 10th edition also continues to feature coverage of social media and now includes additional content on communication in the workplace and AI.

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Julia T. Wood

Julia Wood joined the faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill when she was 24. During her 37 years on the faculty, she taught classes and conducted research on personal relationships as well as gender, communication and culture. She was named the Lineberger Distinguished Professor of Humanities and the Caroline H. and Thomas S. Royster Distinguished Professor of Graduate Education. In addition to publishing 25 books and 100 articles and book chapters, she has presented more than 100 papers at professional conferences and campuses around the country. Her accolades include 14 awards honoring her teaching and 16 awards recognizing her scholarship. She received her B.A. from North Carolina State University, her M.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Ph.D. from The Pennsylvania State University.

Table of Contents

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Part I: BUILDING BLOCKS OF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION.
1. An Introduction to Interpersonal Communication.
2. Communication and Personal Identity.
3. Perception and Communication.
4. The World of Words.
5. The World Beyond Words.
6. Mindful Listening.
Part II: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION AT WORK AND AT PLAY IN RELATIONSHIPS.
7. Emotions and Communication.
8. Communication Climate: The Foundation of Personal Relationships.
9. Managing Conflict in Relationships.
10. Friendships in Our Lives.
11. Committed Romantic Relationships.
12. Communication in Families.
Epilogue: Continuing the Conversation.
Glossary.
References.
Index.

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  • ISBN-10: 8214157420
  • ISBN-13: 9798214157429
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