Interpersonal Communication: Everyday Encounters by Julia T. Wood

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Synopsis

Introducing the basic skills, recent research, and fundamental concepts relating to interpersonal communication, this textbook covers topics like emotional intelligence, forgiveness, interracial relationships, safe sex, domestic violence, differences among conflict styles, and the power of language. Issues related to social diversity and ethics are emphasized throughout. Wood teaches humanities at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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This textbook focuses on the structure of interpersonal communications and the role of such communications in relationships. It integrates theories, research, and skills from several disciplines. Chapters consider the construction of the self, the interplay between perception and communication, words and other means of communication, the significance of listening, emotions, conflict, friendships, and committed romantic relationships. Wood teaches at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Biography

Julia T. Wood is the Lineberger Professor of Humanities and a professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she teaches courses and conducts research on gender, communication, culture, and communication in personal relationships. Dr. Wood has authored seventeen books and edited nine others. In addition, she has published more than eighty articles and book chapters, and she has won twelve awards for undergraduate teaching and thirteen awards for 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 Pennsylvania State University.