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Family Communication : Cohesion and Change by Kathleen M. Galvin, Dawn O. Braithwaite, Carma L. Bylund and Bernard J. Brommel (2014, Trade Paperback)

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Family Communication: Cohesion and Change (9th Edition)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherRoutledge

ISBN-100205945236

ISBN-139780205945238

eBay Product ID (ePID)202456179

Product Key Features

Number of Pages432 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameFamily Communication : Cohesion and Change

SubjectCommunication Studies, Sociology / Marriage & Family

Publication Year2014

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaSocial Science, Language Arts & Disciplines

AuthorKathleen M. Galvin, Dawn O. Braithwaite, Carma L. Bylund, Bernard J. Brommel

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight26.5 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width7.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number9

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal306.87

Edition DescriptionRevised edition,New Edition

Table Of ContentIn this Section: 1) Brief Table of Contents 2) Full Table of Contents 1) Brief Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to the Family Chapter 2: Framework for Family Communication Chapter 3: Family Theories Chapter 4: Communication Patterns and the Creation of Family Identity Chapter 5: Relational Maintenance within Families Chapter 6: Intimacy within Partnerships and Families Chapter 7: Communication and Family Roles and Types Chapter 8: Power, Influence, and Decision Making in Families Chapter 9: Communication and Family Conflict Chapter 10: Communication and Family Developmental Stresses Chapter 11: Family Communication and Unpredictable Stress Chapter 12: Family Communication and Well-Being 2) Full Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to the Family Families: Definitional Issues Families: Current Status Functional Families Chapter 2: Framework for Family Communication The Communication Process Communication Patterns and Family Functions A Framework for Examining Family Communication Chapter 3: Family Theories The Systems Perspective Social Constructionism/Symbolic Interaction Relational Dialectics Narrative Theory/Narrative Performance Theory Communication Privacy Management Theory Chapter 4: Communication Patterns and the Creation of Family Identity Relational Cultures Communication Patterns That Influence Family Meanings Narratives and Storytelling Chapter 5: Relational Maintenance within Families Relational Maintenance Relational Maintenance Strategies Relational Currencies Chapter 6: Intimacy within Partnerships and Families Commitment Self-Expression: Disclosure and Nonverbal Affection Sexuality and Communication Intimacy Factors: Effort, Sacrifice, Forgiveness, and Sanctification Barriers to Intimacy Chapter 7: Communication and Family Roles and Types Specific Role Functions The Role Appropriation Process Couple and Family Typologies Chapter 8: Power, Influence, and Decision Making in Families Power Influence Decision Making Chapter 9: Communication and Family Conflict The Process of Conflict Unresolved Conflict Destructive Conflict Constructive Conflict Chapter 10: Communication and Family Developmental Stresses Overview of Family Change Family Stages and Life-Course Issues Transitions Between Stages Chapter 11: Family Communication and Unpredictable Stress Unpredictable Stress and Family Coping Patterns Communication and Specific Crises Chapter 12: Family Communication and Well-Being Family Communication and Physical Well-Being Difficult Conversations on Current Issues Approaches for Improving Family Communication

SynopsisAddresses the role of communication in developing and maintaining functional, diverse family relationships Family Communication: Cohesion and Change encourages students to observe family interaction patterns analytically and relate communication theories to family interaction. Using a framework of family functions, first-person narratives, and current research, Family Communication: Cohesion and Change emphasizes the diversity of today's families in terms of structure, ethnic patterns, and developmental experiences. MySearchLab is a part of the Galvin/Bylund/Braithwaite program. Research and writing tools, including access to academic journals, help students understand critical thinking in even greater depth. To provide students with flexibility, students can download the eText to a tablet using the free Pearson eText app. Note: this is the standalone book, if you want the book/access card order the ISBN below: 0133814998 / 9780133814996 Family Communication: Cohesion and Change plus MySearchLab with eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205239927 / 9780205239924 MySearchLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card 0205945236 / 9780205945238 Family Communication: Cohesion and Change, Family Communication: Cohesion and Change encourages students to observe family interaction patterns analytically and relate communication theories to family interactions. Using a framework of family functions, first-person narratives, and current research, Family Communication: Cohesion and Change emphasizes the diversity of today's families in terms of structure, ethnic patterns, and developmental experiences., Addresses the role of communication in developing and maintaining functional, diverse family relationships Family Communication: Cohesion and Change encourages students to observe family interaction patterns analytically and relate communication theories to family interactions. Using a framework of family functions, first-person narratives, and current research, Family Communication: Cohesion and Change emphasizes the diversity of today's families in terms of structure, ethnic patterns, and developmental experiences.