{"product_id":"interplay-the-process-of-interpersonal-communication-9780195379594","title":"Interplay: The Process of Interpersonal Communication","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow in its eleventh edition  Interplay: The Process of Interpersonal Communication provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to communication in interpersonal relationships. Blending topics of high student interest with rich pedagogy and an inviting visual format  this leading text shows how scholarship and research can help students understand their own relationships and communicate better in everyday life.  NEW TO THE ELEVENTH EDITION  Revised and expanded material discusses hot-button issues including the influence of social networking websites on relationship formation  cultural differences as generalizations  neurobehavioral challenges in perception  linguistic convergence\/divergence  the impact of new media on listening  communicating relational commitment  repairing damaged relationships  and constructive criticism.  New \"Dark Side of Communication\" sidebars--featured in each chapter--examine the more difficult and challenging issues of interpersonal communication  such as verbal abuse  compulsive talking  cyber-bullying  manipulation  the \"silent treatment \" and discrimination based on peoples accents.  Focus on Research sidebars--twenty of which are new to this edition--highlight current scholarship on important and interesting issues  including the impact of TV makeover shows on viewers self-images  impression management in online dating  the phenomenon known as \"gaydar \" gender differences in instant messaging habits  and \"friends with benefits\" relationships.  A new chapter  \"Communication in Families and at Work\"--drawn from the previous editions appendices--looks at the dynamics of family and work relationships.  Film Clip sidebars--eighteen of which are new to this edition--profile recent feature films that illustrate communication concepts. Clips include Spanglish (culture and communication)  Shark Tale (identity management)  Lars and the Real Girl (constructing narratives)  The Devil Wears Prada (poor listening habits)  The Break-Up (relational stages)  and Juno (managing conflict).  SUPPLEMENTS  Instructors Manual (available in paperback and CD-ROM): Includes an extensive Test Bank and suggested class activities.  Student Success Manual: Features study tips  chapter outlines and summaries  review questions  key terms  and critical thinking exercises.  Companion Website: Offers a wealth of resources for both students and instructors  including online self-testing and other study aids  links to a variety of communication-related websites  and \"Now Playing\" reviews of recent films.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45921951318069,"sku":"ByrdShop_0195379594","price":66.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780195379594.jpg?v=1787608191","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/interplay-the-process-of-interpersonal-communication-9780195379594","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}