Family Communication: Cohesion and Change

Family Communication: Cohesion and Change
ISBN-10
1317347757
ISBN-13
9781317347750
Series
Family Communication
Category
Language Arts & Disciplines
Pages
432
Language
English
Published
2015-09-25
Publisher
Routledge
Authors
Kathleen M. Galvin, Dawn O. Braithwaite, Carma L. Bylund

Description

Family Communication: Cohesion and Change encourages students to observe family interaction patterns analytically and relate communication theories to family interactions. Using a framework of family functions, first-person narratives, and current research, Family Communication: Cohesion and Change emphasizes the diversity of today's families in terms of structure, ethnic patterns, and developmental experiences.

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