Family Communication
Cohesion and Change
6th Edition
Published on 11. September 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
456 pages
978-0-205-37886-9 (ISBN)
Description
Family Communication: Cohesion and Change examines the communication processes within families and how they affect and are affected by larger social systems. By viewing the family as a communication system with identifiable patterns, this book encourages readers to analyze family interaction patterns analytically and thoroughly.
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Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 180 mm
Width: 235 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
682 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-37886-9 (9780205378869)
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Book
08/2007
7th Edition
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Book
08/1999
5th Edition
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Content
Preface.
1. Introduction to the Family.
2. Framework for Family Communication.
3. Family Theories.
4. Communication Patterns and the Creation of Family Meanings.
5. Symbolic Meanings and Communication: Family Rituals, Currencies, and Stories.
6. Intimacy and Closeness within Families.
7. Communication and Family Roles and Types.
8. Power, Influence and Decision Making.
9. Communication and Family Conflict.
10. Communication and Family Stress: Developmental Issues.
11. Family Communication and Unpredictable Stress.
12. Contextual Dimensions of Family Communication.
13. Improving Family Communication.
1. Introduction to the Family.
2. Framework for Family Communication.
3. Family Theories.
4. Communication Patterns and the Creation of Family Meanings.
5. Symbolic Meanings and Communication: Family Rituals, Currencies, and Stories.
6. Intimacy and Closeness within Families.
7. Communication and Family Roles and Types.
8. Power, Influence and Decision Making.
9. Communication and Family Conflict.
10. Communication and Family Stress: Developmental Issues.
11. Family Communication and Unpredictable Stress.
12. Contextual Dimensions of Family Communication.
13. Improving Family Communication.