Interplay the process of interpersonal communication

With its unique blend of compelling topics and rich pedagogy, Interplay: The Process of Interpersonal Communication, Fifteenth Edition, offers a perfect balance of research and application to help students understand and improve their own relationships. No other book prepares students better to start improving their relationships beginning with the first day of class. Interplay addresses the perception that students have that they already know how to communicate, which is an issue that every faculty member faces. By artfully weaving cutting-edge academic research and theory into the clear, down-to-earth, student-friendly narrative, Interplay enables students to understand the complexity and depth of human communication and interpersonal relationships. The series of concepts builds logically through the chapter sequence so that students deepen their communication skills as they progress through the book. With the expert use of contemporary and brief video clips available as part of the integrated digital resources, students can see concepts applied in real scenarios, making their learning even more meaningful. o Now available in Oxford Insight Courseware: Available separately, Oxford Insight courseware delivers high-quality content from Oxford University Press within powerful, data-driven courseware designed to optimize student success. Developed with a foundation in learning science, Insight enables instructors to deliver a personalized, adaptive, and engaging learning experience, including videos and quizzing. This adaptivity, paired with real-time actionable data about student performance, helps instructors ensure that each student is best supported along a unique learning path. The Courseware can be integrated into most learning management systems. Contact your rep for more information.

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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.

Feb 11, 2012 Jillian rated it it was amazing

I really learned so much and it forced me to examin

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.

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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 criti 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. ...more

May 09, 2015 Matthew rated it did not like it

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. 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. ...more

Jul 09, 2020 Stephen Bedard rated it really liked it

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. 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. ...more

This was much better than I expected. I ran across a few things that I thought were absolutely ridiculous (i.e. sexist language...see below!)but overall I actually learned a few things and I hope I can remember to use them.

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 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 ...more

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