Bridges Not Walls

Synopsis

Since the first edition in 1973, Bridges Not walls has examined the power and promise of interpersonal communication in relationships families communities, and cultures. The text presents a broad range of scholarly and popular articles drawn from various disciplines including communication, philosophy and psychology. Highlights include thought-provoking discussion of interpersonal contact, verbal and nonverbal cues, perception, listening, identity management social media, gender, conflict management, and dialogue. Contributions are chosen for their comprehensive coverage of standard interpersonal communication topics, their readability, and appeal to students. The books approach emphasizes the prominence of culture highlights social construction processes and emphasizes the close connection between quality of communication and quality of life. Book jacket.