Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contexts

Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contexts prepares the reader to communicate competently and civilly amidst the numerous communication challenges they encounter in today’s fast-paced, diverse, and complex society. This highly readable book empowers the reader 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 book presents concepts and activities with engaging examples and an attention-getting design.