Inter-Act: Interpersonal Communication Concepts, Skills, and Contexts

by Rudolph F. Verderber

Interpersonal Communication Concepts, Skills, and Contexts, 10/e , by best-selling authors Kathleen S. Verderber and Rudolph F. Verderber, provides a framework for practical communication skills supported by current theory and numerous real-life examples and scenarios.
Inter-Act , which explores the conceptual foundations of interpersonal relationships at home, at work, and in other social settings, is an ideal text for freshman and sophomore classes in interpersonal communication. Updated and revised throughout, the tenth edition incorporates the latest research and theoretical work in the communication field to help students develop specific skills needed to create and maintain healthy relationships--in their every day interactions with frinds and family as well as with people less familiar to them. Inter-Act emphasizes cultural norms and gender differences and is infused with a strong ethical perspective. Finally, it provides a thorough discussion of mediated forms of communication (use of cell phones, email, newsgroups, and online chat rooms).
Significant Additions to the Tenth Edition


· New material on a variety of topics, including updated coverage of supportive communication, speech communities, the five-step active learning process, influence theory, and mediated communication.


· Six Inter-Action Dialogues, interspersed throughout the book, demonstrate the ways in which skills taught in the text are used in real-life situations.


· A CD-ROM, packaged with each new copy of the text, provides video clips of four of the Inter-Action Dialogues.


· New "Diverse Voices" selections showcase different aspects of intercultural communication.


· Improved pedagogy includes a key terms list at the end of each chapter and streamlined activities throughout.
Visit the companion website for Inter-Act, 10/e , at to find additional resources for students and instructors.

Genres: Nonfiction, Textbooks

464 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2000

About the author

Rudolph F. Verderber (Ph.D. University of Missouri) is a professor and former Head of the Department of Communication at the University of Cincinnati. During his career he has taught speech courses at both the college and high school levels. In addition, he consults with high school teachers and gives workshops for teachers and private organizations. He has served as parliamentarian for state and regional meetings of several national organizations and as Director of Forensics at the University of Cincinnati. He also has experience acting in theater productions. His publications include numerous articles; a manual on debate for high school and college courses; and three best-selling college texts covering public speaking, interpersonal communication, and general speech communication skills. Professor Verderber is a member of the Speech Communication Association and the Central States Speech Association and is the recipient of the prestigious Dolly Cohen Award for Excellence in Teaching at the University of Cincinnati and the Distinguished Service Award from the Speech Communication Association of Ohio.

Reviews

[Data Soong]

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

[Sean Hall]

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]

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

[Emily]

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]

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]

Read for class. Lots of helpful info.