Bittner, John R., 1943-

Each other : an introduction to interpersonal communication / John R. Bittner. - Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice-Hall, c1983. - xiii, 354 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.


CONTENT

Chapter 1. Getting started: Approaches and perspectives
The development of human communication
The development of language
Types of communication
etc..

Chapter 2.Understanding self-concept
The building blocks of self concept
Self-concept: International interactions
Maintaining self concept
etc...

Chapter 3. Listening
Approaches to understanding listening
Steps to good listening
Obstacles to good listening
etc...

Chapter 4. Language and meeting
Roots of language use
Acquiring language
Functions of language
etc...

Chapter 5. Nonverbal communication
Functions of nonverbal communication
Understanding territorial space
Personal space
etc...

Chapter 6. Relationships
The role of communication in a relationship
The depth of a relationship
The breadth of a relationship
etc...

Chapter 7. Interacting in small groups
Characteristics of small groups
Examples of group functioning
Types of small groups
etc...

Chapter 8. Interpersonal communication in organization
The importance of communication in organizations
The dynamic qualities of an organization
Approaches to understanding management in organizations
etc...

Chapter 9. Interpersonal communication in the family
Defining the family
Communication forces in the family unit
Distinguishing patterns of family interaction
etc...

Chapter 10. Overcoming frustration and resolving conflict
Understanding frustration
Frustration and self-concept
Our interpersonal environment
Understanding conflict
etc...



Includes bibliographies and index.

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