Inter-Act: Interpersonal Communication Concepts, Skills, and ContextsIncludes ^IInter-Action!^R CD

by Kathleen S. Verderber, Rudolph F. Verderber, Cynthia Berryman-Fink

Designed to help students understand communication processes in relationships and develop specific skills needed to create and maintain healthy ones, the eleventh edition retains the features that have made this book so a theory driven skills-based focus, an accessible tone and
presentation, and numerous useful pedagogical tools. Cynthia Berryman-Fink, a new coauthor, brings fresh insights to this edition, which has a contemporary feel that will resonate with today's students and professors.
Well-written and lively, Inter-Act features numerous activities that enable students to relate their everyday experiences to their studies in communication. The text illustrates how cultural, racial, and gender differences as well as electronically mediated messages alter what we should do to
communicate effectively. It also emphasizes the importance of ethics in communication and encourages students to develop their analytical abilities as they think critically about the concepts presented in the text.

NEW OR REVISED IN THE ELEVENTH EDITION
* New : Information on relational dialectics and turning points, coordinated management of meaning, the language of cyberspace, intergenerational family communication, and communicating in a diverse workplace.
* New boxed features : "The Gray Zone" offers alternative viewpoints on aspects of interpersonal communication, while "Learn About Yourself" boxes provide students with short surveys to help them understand their own communication styles.
* New : More than 50% of the "Diverse Voices" selections, "Inter-Act with Technology" boxes, and "What Would You Do? A Question of Ethics" boxes are new to this edition.
* Expanded : The in-text CD now features a complete student workbook with chapter outlines, key terms lists, self-tests, quizzes, and numerous activities designed to help students master the material presented in each chapter.
* Revised : The Instructor's Manual/Test Bank (available in both print and electronic versions) contains more effective teaching aids and additional test questions.

Visit the companion website, www.oup.com/us/interact, which provides resources for both students and professors.

Genres: Nonfiction, Textbooks

Paperback

First published June 1, 2000

Reviews

[Data Soong · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this for class instead of enjoying my life with sunrise on the reaping or red rising.

[Sean Hall · Rating 2 out of 5]

Required class textbook which, for me, seemed mostly unnecessary. It feels like a guidebook for corporate aliens who need to study how to interact with the human species, and learn their mysterious, complex ways and fit in.

[Madelyn]

I spent an entire semester reading this textbook so like hell is it not gonna count towards my books for the year

[Reg · Rating 2 out of 5]

Still trying to decide if two stars is generous or not.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this textbook. It is very easy to follow along with and most of the time you find parts of your relationships through the concepts the textbook covers. I found every chapter to be very relevant in improving one's communication. This is honestly one of the most interesting and compelling textbooks I have ever read. With all of the personal examples throughout the book, you will just find yourself laughing when you realize that exact thing has happened to you before!

[VIXEN · Rating 4 out of 5]

FINISHED! It was an interesting book. It had a lot of good information in it. It is a good text book for students of the subject.

[Moxie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read for class. Lots of helpful info.