Preface
Interpersonal Communication:
Skills for Real Life
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r. Kory Floyd wrote his introductory interpersonal communication textbook because he wanted to show students that effective interpersonal communication can improve their lives. The result: Interpersonal Communication, a widely praised, comprehensive text that helps students learn principles they can put into action effectively, every day.
This second edition of Interpersonal Communication does more than prepare students for class. Reflecting the rapid changes of the world in which today’s students live and interact—including the increase in computer-mediated communication platforms—it helps them build vital interpersonal skills and make sound choices—academically, personally, and professionally. Connect to interpersonal essentials.
What if your students could bridge theory and practice?
The text and digital components of Floyd’s Interpersonal Communication invite students to go beyond superficial ideas about communication:
Current communication theory, research, and scholarship. Floyd’s text presents and investigates the interpersonal process systematically, based on the most current research and scholarship. But most important, it uses story-telling to connect those principles and concepts to students’ own experiences.
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Critical thinking opportunities abound both in the text and online in Connect IPC,
McGraw-Hill’s groundbreaking, interactive digital learning platform:
L E ARN I T What does it mean to say that self-concepts are partly subjective?
NEW Section-ending “Learn It/Apply
Compare and contrast reflected appraisal and social comparison as influences on the development of a self-concept. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a low self-monitor?
It/Reflect on It” feature expanded to provide more skills
Skills for Real Life
D
r. Kory Floyd wrote his introductory interpersonal communication textbook because he wanted to show students that effective interpersonal communication can improve their lives. The result: Interpersonal Communication, a widely praised, comprehensive text that helps students learn principles they can put into action effectively, every day.
This second edition of Interpersonal Communication does more than prepare students for class. Reflecting the rapid changes of the world in which today’s students live and interact—including the increase in computer-mediated communication platforms—it helps them build vital interpersonal skills and make sound choices—academically, personally, and professionally. Connect to interpersonal essentials.
What if your students could bridge theory and practice?
The text and digital components of Floyd’s Interpersonal Communication invite students to go beyond superficial ideas about communication:
Current communication theory, research, and scholarship. Floyd’s text presents and investigates the interpersonal process systematically, based on the most current research and scholarship. But most important, it uses story-telling to connect those principles and concepts to students’ own experiences.
xiv
I N T E R P E R S O N A L C O M M U N I C AT I O N : S K I L L S F O R R E A L L I F E
flo06759_FM_pi-xxvi,1.indd xiv
8/4/11 5:38 AM
Critical thinking opportunities abound both in the text and online in Connect IPC,
McGraw-Hill’s groundbreaking, interactive digital learning platform:
L E ARN I T What does it mean to say that self-concepts are partly subjective?
NEW Section-ending “Learn It/Apply
Compare and contrast reflected appraisal and social comparison as influences on the development of a self-concept. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a low self-monitor?
It/Reflect on It” feature expanded to provide more skills