The Interpersonal Communication Playbook
- Teri Kwal Gamble - College of New Rochelle, USA
- Michael W. Gamble - New York Institute of Technology, USA
Practical skills for developing successful relationships—both face-to-face and online.
Written in a conversational style and presented in an innovative handbook format, The Interpersonal Communication Playbook empowers students to take an active role in the development of their communication skills. Best-selling authors Teri Kwal Gamble and Michael W. Gamble provide students with abundant opportunities to make personal observations, analyze personal experiences, and assess personal growth across interpersonal contexts. Offering an array of communication settings for students to practice their skills, this text makes it easy for students to see how relevant theory can be applied to develop and maintain healthy relationships with family, friends, romantic partners, and coworkers.
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“This textbook takes a practical and applicable approach to teaching interpersonal communication. It uses real-life examples to link theory to practice.”
“The text is written well. It makes complex concepts easily accessible to students through the use of relevant and up-to-date examples and scenarios.”
“The wonderful resources at the end of the chapters are a jumping-off point for students and professors alike to expand their discussions and critical thinking. They will spark creative thinking and analysis in classrooms everywhere.”
“The pedagogical content is this book is better than any I have seen. If a student uses all these features they should be able to clearly understand the material and apply it to their personal situations effectively.”
“This textbook engages students by using multiple creative approaches and valuable examples. The breadth and depth of coverage of the field of interpersonal communication is highly appreciated. Students and instructors alike will enjoy learning about the basics of interpersonal communication using this all-inclusive book.”
“A comprehensive book which allows students to play with interpersonal concepts.”
“This is an excellent text for an introductory interpersonal communication course with a relational focus in a program that does not offer additional upper division courses in interpersonal or relational communication.”
“I would say this book was a comprehensive look at interpersonal communication with a very conversational tone and interactive ideas and activities embedded throughout.”
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter 1. Interpersonal Communication: Why It Matters
Chapter 3. Perception and Social Experience
