The Art of Positive Communication: Theory and Practice

How we communicate with each other matters greatly. Our identity, our friendships and marriages, our families, and our culture are the product of how we speak to one another. Our words affect our hopes and dreams, as well as those of our children. We insult, complain, or criticize. We compliment, offer support, and inspire. These are choices that take place in the crevices of our most private and public conversations with others.
This book bridges communication theory and practice to foreground an important message: positive communication matters. By examining closely how people talk to each other at home or at work, this book enables undergraduate and graduate students to communicate more positively. The Art of Positive Communication is an ideal text for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in interpersonal communication courses and as a supplemental text to inspire all students to communicate better.

• The Civility Solution: What to Do When People Are Rude
• Engaging Theories in Interpersonal Communication: Multiple Perspectives
• The Positive Side of Interpersonal Communication (Language as Social Action)
• Understanding and Composing Multimodal Projects: A Supplement for A Writer's Reference
• Building the Bridge As You Walk On It: A Guide for Leading Change
• A First Look at Communication Theory (Conversations with Communication Theorists)
• Investigating Communication: An Introduction to Research Methods (2nd Edition)
• The Civility Solution: What to Do When People Are Rude
• Intercultural Communication in Contexts
• Interpersonal Conflict