{"product_id":"skilled-interpersonal-communication-9781032008783","title":"Skilled Interpersonal Communication","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstablished as the foremost textbook on communication, the seventh edition of Owen Hargie's \u003ci\u003eSkilled Interpersonal Communication\u003c\/i\u003e is thoroughly revised and updated with the latest research findings, theoretical developments and applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe contribution of skilled interpersonal communication to success in both personal and professional contexts is now widely recognised and extensively researched. People have a deep-seated and universal need to interact with others, and the greater their communicative ability the more satisfying and rewarding will be their lives. The main focus of this book is on the identification, analysis and evaluation of the core skills needed in these interactions. The first two chapters provide details of the nature of interpersonal communication and socially skilled performance, respectively, with a review of the main theoretical perspectives pertaining to each. The book then offers detailed accounts of the fourteen main skill areas: nonverbal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This classic text on interpersonal communication has only grown in stature over the years. It offers a comprehensive guide to a range of vital communication skills that will fascinate academics and be of immense value to professionals in any occupation that involves dealing with people. It is that rare thing – an indispensable read.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDennis Tourish, \u003ci\u003eUniversity of Sussex Business School, UK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Owen Hargie is internationally known and cited worldwide for his expertise on the topic of communication skill. This new edition of\u003ci\u003e Skilled Interpersonal Communication \u003c\/i\u003eis therefore most welcome. The book is an invaluable resource not only for academics, researchers and students, but also for professional practitioners. I have no hesitation in giving it my strongest recommendation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeter Bull, \u003ci\u003eUniversities of York and Salford, UK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The concept and complexity of communication is broken down into parts which the reader will find helpful. The presentation is enhanced with a number of models, diagrams, acronyms, case studies and worked examples which are interesting to read – these are sourced from a wide range of theory, literature and research.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJane Brett, \u003ci\u003eLondon South Bank University, UK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is an excellent comprehensive textbook on interpersonal communication. The book is both highly readable and theoretically informed. Key concepts are explored using interesting illustrative examples and underpinned by rigorous empirical research. Professor Hargie’s text has always been the standard work in this field and this latest revised and updated 7th edition is most welcome.\u003cem\u003e\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan Somerville\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUniversity of Leicester, UK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This classic text on interpersonal communication has only grown in stature over the years. It offers a comprehensive guide to a range of vital communication skills that will fascinate academics and be of immense value to professionals in any occupation that involves dealing with people. It is that rare thing – an indispensable read.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDennis Tourish\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ci\u003eUniversity of Sussex Business School, UK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Owen Hargie is internationally known and cited worldwide for his expertise on the topic of communication skill. This new edition of\u003ci\u003e Skilled Interpersonal Communication \u003c\/i\u003eis therefore most welcome. The book is an invaluable resource not only for academics, researchers and students, but also for professional practitioners. I have no hesitation in giving it my strongest recommendation.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeter Bull\u003cem\u003e, Universities of York and Salford, UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The concept and complexity of communication is broken down into parts which the reader will find helpful. The presentation is enhanced with a number of models, diagrams, acronyms, case studies and worked examples which are interesting to read – these are sourced from a wide range of theory, literature and research.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJane Brett\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ci\u003eLondon South Bank University, UK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is an excellent comprehensive textbook on interpersonal communication. The book is both highly readable and theoretically informed. Key concepts are explored using interesting illustrative examples and underpinned by rigorous empirical research. Professor Hargie’s text has always been the standard work in this field and this latest revised and updated 7th edition is most welcome.\u003cem\u003e\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan Somerville\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ci\u003eUniversity of Leicester, UK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Figures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Features of Interpersonal Communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Conceptual Model of Skilled Interpersonal Communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunicating Without Words: Skilled Nonverbal Behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRewarding Others: The Skill of Reinforcing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinding Out About Others: The Skill of Questioning \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowing Understanding for Others: The Skill of Reflecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaying Attention to Others: The Skill of Listening \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting Your Message Across: The Skill of Explaining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelling Others About Yourself: The Skill of Self-Disclosure \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening and Closing Interactions: The Skills of Set Induction and Closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStanding Up for Yourself: The Skill of Assertiveness \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing Your Influence: The Skill of Persuasion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking Things Out Together: The Skill of Negotiating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with Others: Skills of Participating in And Leading Small Groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcluding Comments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eBibliography\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eName Index\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubject Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018786341207,"sku":"9781032008783","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032008783.jpg?v=1750778148","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/skilled-interpersonal-communication-9781032008783","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}