Interplay: The Process of Interpersonal Communication

by Ronald B. Adler, Lawrence B. Rosenfeld, Russell F. Proctor II

Now in a new edition, The Process of Interpersonal Communication provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to communication in interpersonal relationships. Based on an extensive body of scholarship, interplay cites more than 1,000 sources--30% of which are new to the ninth edition--and provides a variety of thought-provoking photos, sidebars, and cartoons that illustrate key points in the text and connect them to everyday life and popular culture.

The ninth edition is updated and revised throughout to help make material more clear and useful to students. It provides new information on how people manage their identities on the Internet, how people interpret language in everyday situations, reasons for defensiveness, the role of physical appearance in relational communication, and how technology and gender affect different types of interaction. In addition, the text expands coverage of emotional expression, and extends its balance treatment of gender influences, self-disclosure, and methods of managing privacy in personal relationships.

FEATURES OF THE NINTH EDITION



· New-Part Contexts of Interpersonal Communication focuses on some of the most important circumstances that surround human interaction. Dedicated chapters focus on culture (Chapter 12), and work and family (all-new Chapter 13). Each chapter provides context-specific guidelines for communicating effectively.


· New-Self-Assessment Instruments in each chapter allow students to analyze their current communication behavior and its consequences. The behaviors discussed include listening styles, expressing emotions, self-disclosure, and ways to handle aggression.


· Updated- Film Clips at the end of each chapter profile recent feature films-including About a Boy (intimacy and self-disclosure), Ghost World (defensiveness), and Life as a House (the role of touch in relationships)-that illustrate communication concepts from the text.


· Updated- Focus on Research sidebars highlight scholarship that students will find interesting and useful. New profiles address a diverse array of topics, such as the many interpretations of "flaming" in e-mail messages and expressions of intimacy between fathers and sons.


· Updated-The Interplay www.oup.com/us/highered/interplay features a wealth of resources on theories, concepts, and skills addressed in the text. The website includes a section titled "Now Playing" that contains reviews of recent films that illustrate communication concepts covered in the text. Other ancillaries include an updated and expanded instructor's manual and a computerized test bank.

The Process of Interpersonal Communication, 9/e is ideal for freshman and sophomore courses in communication, speech communication, and interpersonal communication.

Genres: Nonfiction, Textbooks, School, Communication, Read For School, Reference, Psychology

464 pages, Paperback

First published July 22, 1997

About the author

Ronald Brian Adler

Reviews

[Sabrina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I spend too much time reading textbooks for them not to count on my goodreads list

[kelvybaby · Rating 3 out of 5]

did not spend hours throughout the semester reading this for it to not count on goodreads

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best textbooks I’ve ever utilized in the classroom, chock full of good info easily translated into presentations. For something I had to cram in info-wise is was not a chore but enjoyable, and I loved the media clips and resources provided to instructors. Excellent choice for an interpersonal text.

[Shane Ver Meer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Much of the information contained within highlighted some of my current and historical faults, and reinforced the strategies I may apply to reduce their occurrences. This course ended up pairing well with the psych class I took, content-wise.

[Liis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very well structured study book on interpersonal communications, on how every aspect of ourselves affects relationships and conflict situations, and I would say it's a valuable read as it helps to reflect and analyze.

[Jade Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spent an entire semester in this book. I’m counting in my goodreads!

[Jillian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a textbook that does not read like a textbook, which is the best thing anyone could ever say about a textbook.

The writing is entertaining and really well done. The chapters are broken up into sections that follow a pattern so you know what to expect from each one. They are also peppered with examples, stories, cartoons, quizzes, and other fun interludes so that there aren't large amounts of dense, boring text intimidating and boring you.

I really learned so much and it forced me to examine my own ways of communicating and the methods by which I can improve them, as well as recognize and stop poor behaviors before they start to cause a problem.

This textbook is so enjoyable that, instead of trading it back in at the end of the semester for money, I felt it valuable enough to keep as a reference, so I can read it every once in a while to refresh my memory on the areas of communication I still need to work on.

[BookAddict ✒ La Crimson Femme · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this during my MBA class. I found it to be quite good as an introspective look at how I communicate. And what things I needed to change about myself so I didn't come across as off-putting. There are some good explanations on how to refine social graces for those are not innately born with them. Some of it is repetitive. This would have been a good book for me to read well over a decade ago when I first started out. However, at that time, perhaps I wouldn't have been able to handle the criticism or listen to the advice in here.

[Matthew · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was extremely over simplistic, to a point where it hurt my understanding of the topics. Many of the topics that it covered were under explained and upon further research proved to be wrong.i would not recommend this book even if it is required!!! Don't waste your time, Google is easier.

[Ben Chapman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nicely done! Detailed information on how to communicate with others in many different environments.

[Charley Isaacs · Rating 3 out of 5]

As textbooks go, pretty good. As novels go, dense.

Plenty of good information that goes back and forth between blatantly obvious and engaging content. The formatting of the sections was nice and encouraged me to get to the next one. It’s oocasional memes or pop culture images were always nice (I was not expecting Hamilton in my Comm textbook). But, overall pretty basic.

First textbook review of college lets so how many more I end up doing

[Stephen Bedard · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good introduction to interpersonal communication. Some of it is common sense and other parts are helpful insight that we may not have considered. While not written for this purpose, it would be a helpful read for pastors. One criticism is that it (at least the edition I read) doesn't deal with how neurodiversity affects communication.

[Elisabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic. Like a councilor in a neat 8x11 package.

[Nickie JoD’Cee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read it. It counts!! Great class/book. Very educational. Communication with psychology. Make a person really understand the dynamics of communication.

[Hannah Akey · Rating 1 out of 5]

Eye roll

[Shelley Otero · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read, I learned a lot, I didn't do the assignments because most of them required a group. I didn't give it 5 stars because I felt the first chapters weren't as good as the end.

[klarnet]

tyle siedziałam nad tą książką pisząc pracę na studia że muszę ją tu uwzględnić, chociaż język był przyjemny do czytania

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting textbook concerning communication and relationships.

[Amelia Arends · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read for school.

[Amelia Bruns · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very straightforward but thoughtful theories! Goffman is so theatre-kid coded

[Oakdoorframe]

No comment.

[Dol Leander · Rating 2 out of 5]

read for a communications class, informative but often boring. would not have bought or read it if i was not required to.

[Linda Branham · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am using this class in my Communications course this Fall. I really like it. I think it explains things better than the last book I used. I am using the 13th edition though - but the 13th edition is not an "option" on the book list

[Ika · Rating 4 out of 5]

The features of this book are interesting... you should read this!

[Kat Smyth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very in-depth look at communication and the many different types.

[Emma Hinkle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Woo communication class! This book was definitely enjoyable to read and I learned a lot.

[Lee Stoe · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book does a good job of presenting the argument placing value on asymmetric communications such as texting. I enjoyed this book's insights.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

this text book was a lot more interesting than I thought it would be.