Close Encounters: Communication in Relationships

by Laura K. Guerrero, Peter A. Andersen, Walid Afifi

Close Communication in Relationships, Second Edition takes a relational approach to the study of interpersonal communication by focusing on issues that are central to describing and understanding close relationships. Although the primary focus is on communication research, this book emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the study of personal relationships by including research from various disciplines such as social psychology and family studies. Organized using a developmental approach, the authors first look at initial interaction and relational escalation, then move on to issues related to maintaining intimate relationships, and finally focus on challenges relational partners face, including relationship endings.

Genres: Relationships, Communication, Psychology

456 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2001

Reviews

[Mandy]

Great textbook, excellent insight to communication within interpersonal relationships.

[Allison]

Decent and interesting enough for a textbook. 2nd ed had lots of typos.

[Christine]

I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!
http://www.BookCrossing.com/journal/11485000