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Making Connections: Readings in Relational Communication 5th Edition

by Kathleen M. Galvin (Author)
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Making Connections: Readings in Relational Communication, Fifth Edition, is a unique collection of readings that provides a balanced, timely, and challenging set of perspectives on relational communication. Edited by Kathleen M. Galvin, the volume includes diverse selections from the recent work of top communication scholars and teachers, offering a balance between humanistic and social science perspectives. Each reading exposes students to the latest developments in the ever changing field of interpersonal communication.

FEATURES
* Employs the "lenses" of gender, family, and culture to view and make sense of relational communication
* Offers a well rounded discussion of the links between communication competencies and relationships
* Features a developmental approach to relationships that addresses initiating, sustaining, and ending them
* Reflects direct applications of relational issues within contexts of family, friendships, and technology
* Explores issues relating to computer mediated communication and new technologies in everyday life
* Provides detailed introductions to each section and articles that describe relevant theories or research
* Presents discussion questions at the end of each reading, helping students integrate and apply key points

NEW TO THE FIFTH EDITION
* Includes ten new articles and nine updated articles
* Updates the technology section with all new essays about presenting the self online, the impact of the Internet on social tolerance, and living a wired life
* Updates the Instructor's Companion Website (www.oup.com/us/galvin), which contains an Instructor's Manual and Test Bank written by Courtney Waite Miller at Elmhurst College
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  1. ISBN-10
    0199733813
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0199733811
  3. Edition
    5th
  4. Publisher
    Oxford University Press
  5. Publication date
    May 14, 2010
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    9.2 x 0.8 x 7.5 inches
  8. Print length
    432 pages
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"The fact that I've been using Making Connections since 1996 shows that it meets my needs and, more importantly, those of our students. . . . The strengths include the wide range of authors, the flexibility of each new edition to incorporate new research and new scholars, and the emphasis on relational contexts instead of the usual canon of chapters on 'the self' and 'nonverbal communication.'"--Bryan Crow, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

"The chapters are very readable, even for undergraduates who have little or no experience reading primary texts, making it a great introduction to BOTH interpersonal communication and academic writing. I also really appreciate that the chapters focus on very specific topics and are written by leading researchers in that particular area--this is a key strength of the book!"--Melissa Broeckelman-Post, Ohio University

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A unique collection of readings that provides a balanced, timely, and challenging set of perspectives on relational communication

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; 5th edition (May 14, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0199733813
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199733811
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.65 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.2 x 0.8 x 7.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read and also a good book for a communications ...
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Great read and also a good book for a communications class. Helps you think out of the box and the essays are relatively easy to understand.
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Completely destroyed, very disappointed this item was worth this $$ and was actually sent to a customer. First 157 pages fell out immediately as I took it out of the box. Hard to return because I need this book daily for classes.
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4.0 out of 5 stars good book
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i bought it for my communications class. it was required. it has what i need for my Interpersonal Communications class.
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Pages were missing from the first chapter of the book, and the book is completely written on and highlited. Im hoping no other pages are missing.
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