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Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication

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ISBN-10: 080585780X

ISBN-13: 9780805857801

Edition: 2nd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: William R. Cupach, Brian H. Spitzberg

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"The Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication" examines the multifunctional ways in which seemingly productive communication can be destructive-- and vice versa-- and explores the many ways in which dysfunctional interpersonal communication operates across a variety of personal relationship contexts. This second edition of Brian Spitzberg and William Cupach' s classic volume evaluates the developments of topic areas presented in the earlier edition, all in the context of surveying the scholarly landscape for new and important avenues of investigation. Offering much new content, this volume features internationally renowned scholars addressing such compelling topics as uncertainty and…    
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Book details

List price: $77.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 2/22/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 426
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.474
Language: English

Seyom Brown is the Lawrence A. Wien Professor of International Cooperation at Brandeis University and an Affiliate of the Center for International Affairs at Harvard University. He has held senior research positions with the Brookings Institution, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and the RAND Corporation. He is a widely published author in the fields of international relations and United States foreign policy.

Preface
Amusing and Bemusing
Disentangling the Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication
Schmoozing, Choosing, and Confusing
The Dark Side of Relational Uncertainty: Obstacle or Opportunity
The Dark Side (and Light Side) of Avoidance and Secrets
Manipulation of Self in Cyberspace
Bruising
Communicating
"You're Bugging Me!": Complaints and Criticism From a Partner
Teasing and Bullying
(Mis)using, Accusing, and Excusing
The Dark Side of Infidelity: Its Nature, Prevalence, and Communicative Functions
Responses to Relational Transgressions: Hurt, Anger, and Sometimes Forgiveness
Abusing
The Communication of Revenge: On the Viciousness, Virtues, and Vitality of Vengeful Behavior in Interpersonal Relationships
Communicative Aggression: Toward a More Interactional View of Psychological Abuse
Explaining Child Abuse as a Lack of Safe Ground
Adolescent-to-Parent Abuse: Exploring the Communicative Patterns Leading to Verbal, Physical, and Emotional Abuse
Author Index
Subject Index