Family Communication

Relationship Foundations
2. Auflage 2022
ISBN: 978-1-5249-6993-6
Verlag: Kendall Hunt Publishing Company

Buch, Englisch, 277 Seiten, Paperback

The definition of what a "family" is has changed dramatically over the past few decades….Family Communication: Relationship Foundations features traditional as well as emerging diverse family types in the application and analysis of communication theories and concepts. From acknowledging the influence of family diversity to exploring the challenges presented by new technologies, this text provides a framework for describing, analyzing and strategizing for effective communication.Designed for both undergraduate and graduate-level family communication courses, the new second edition of Family Communication: Relationship Foundations: - focuses on the evolution of communication phenomenon from a variety of perspectives - parent/child, sibling, and grandparent/grandchild.
- includes unique case studies of family communication throughout the lifespan to explicate theories and concepts.
- incorporates application-based exercises to assist the reader in identifying ways to integrate and use the concepts to enhance his/her own family relationships.
- encourages the reader to begin his/her journey by identifying their own family type and structure and exploring the influence of their family of origin in shaping current communication behaviors. 
- engages the reader by integrating popular culture examples drawing on the portrayals of family interactions in movies and on television.

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• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmenskommunikation