ABSTRACT
The third edition of this text maintains its place as a key resource for learning the foundational and emerging theories in the field of interpersonal communication.
With each chapter devoted to a specific theory and authored by experts in that theory, the book gives students and scholars a comprehensive overview of this field. This edition features an expanded discussion of theory development and evaluation, a new section on theories of identity and difference in close relationships, and increased attention to social media.With the theory chapters sharing the same structure, the book ensures consistent coverage of topics within each theory.
This book is an essential text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in interpersonal communication and is a valued resource for scholars.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|90 pages
Individually Centered Theories of Interpersonal Communication
chapter 6|13 pages
Relational Framing Theory
chapter 7|13 pages
Dual Process and Advice Response Theories
chapter 8|13 pages
The Theory of Motivated Information Management
part II|104 pages
Discourse/Interaction-Centered Theories of Interpersonal Communication
chapter 9|13 pages
Communicated Narrative Sense-Making Theory
chapter 10|13 pages
Communication Accommodation Theory
chapter 11|15 pages
Discrepant Verbal–Nonverbal Profile Theory
chapter 12|13 pages
Expectancy Violations Theory and Interaction Adaptation Theory
chapter 14|12 pages
Normative Rhetorical Theory
part III|77 pages
Identity-Centered Theories of Interpersonal Communication
chapter 17|12 pages
Communication Theory of Identity
chapter 19|12 pages
Critical Race Theory
chapter 21|13 pages
Strong Black Woman Collective Theory
part IV|117 pages
Relationship-Centered Theories of Interpersonal Communication