| Understanding Interpersonal Communication: Making Choices in Changing Times | 
 enlarge | Authors: Richard West, Lynn H. Turner
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 24898
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 406
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 7.8 x 0.7
ISBN: 0495502464
Dewey Decimal Number: 401
EAN: 9780495502463
ASIN: 0495502464
Publication Date: April 22, 2008
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West and Turner's UNDERSTANDING INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: MAKING CHOICES IN CHANGING TIMES, Second Edition, empowers you by providing both the knowledge and practical skills you need to be effective communicators in today's rapidly changing and technologically advanced society. An innovative theory-skill framework, integrated in every chapter, uniquely combines theory and practice, eliminating the perceived division between them while clarifying their fundamental interconnections. The text powerfully supports skill development; rather than "telling" you how to communicate, the authors list a "toolbox" of key skills pertaining to each theory so you can actively choose and experiment with strategies appropriate for a given situation. Filled with realistic examples and scenarios that reflect the diversity and interactions of today's students, UNDERSTANDING INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: MAKING CHOICES IN CHANGING TIMES, Second Edition, makes clear connections between theory, skills, and the life situations we all encounter on a daily basis.
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 A well-designed textbook October 20, 2008
West and Turner's entry into the communication text market is one of the better options out there. The text is easy to read, even for students new to the concepts presented. The book gives plenty of examples to make sure the reader understands how the definitions fit into real-world situations, and the frequent use of topical graphics, charts and relevant comics ("Dilbert" and selections from "The New Yorker" among them) give the book a lighter tone, especially in jargon-heavy sections.
 A little too PC for me July 13, 2007
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
All in all, this text is pretty good, just a little too PC for me.
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