TY - BOOK AU - McLean,Scott TI - The basics of interpersonal communication SN - 9780205401987 AV - BF637.C45 M26 2005 U1 - 153.6 SC.T 2005 G.C 23 PY - 2005/// CY - Boston : PB - Pearson/A and B KW - Interpersonal communication KW - Textbooks N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Foundations of communication -- Perception and listening -- Verbal communication -- Nonverbal communication -- Interpersonal communication -- Interpersonal relationships -- Intercultural communication -- Lifecycles of relationships -- Interpersonal communication and conflict -- Professional and crisis communication N2 - Focusing on skills students can use to effect positive change in their lives, this textbook for a first communication course describes different listening styles and the principles of verbal and nonverbal communication, identifies the characteristics of healthy personal relationships and intercultural communication, and demonstrates the five stages of conversation and the three stages of interpersonal conflict. Annotation : 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) ER -