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Family Communication: Cohesion and Change, 7/E
ISBN-10: 0205498221
ISBN-13: 9780205498222
Publisher: Pearson
Copyright: 2008
Format: Paper; 434 pp
Published: 07/17/2007
Description
Family Communication: Cohesion and Change examines how the communication processes within families affect and are affected by larger social systems.
By viewing the family as a communication system with identifiable patterns, the authors encourage students to observe family interaction patterns analytically and relate communication theories to family interaction. 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.
Features
- Includes research on sibling relations, divorce, remarriage, and family violence to provide students with the latest information on key topics.
- Features discussions of the most common issues and current trends in the field including: religion, economics, jealousy, abuse, family well-being and multigenerational families to give students thorough coverage of different family structures as well as the “dark side” of family communication.
- Explains theoretical structures clearly –-including systems theory, dialectical theory, and symbolic interaction (Ch. 3)-- to help students understand the framework for chapter discussions.
- Develops in detail the concept of family narratives and family rituals as creators of meaning in family communication, a concept to which all students can relate (Ch 4).
- Features a detailed discussion of relational maintenance in keeping with the current literature in the field (Ch. 5).
- Offers a unique emphasis on power and decision making through a decision-making model and coverage of abusive conflict patterns (Chs. 7 & 8).
- Incorporates information on multiple family types, eliminating the perception that there is a “right” type of family.
- Emphasizes the enormous diversity of families today, in terms of both structure and cultural heritage, throughout the text in both discussions and examples.
- Reflects increasingly diverse family experiences, while maintaining a strong focus on patterns and systems.
New To This Edition
- Introduces the concept of discourse-dependent families, so students gain an understanding of how family identity is increasingly constructed through language.
- Includes a new section on communication and family well-being that not only integrates material on improving family communication, but also features new research on family communication and health, so students can appreciate the profound effects of family interactions on physical and mental health.
- Reduces the emphasis on general interpersonal communication, so students spend less time reviewing concepts with which they are already familiar.
- Strengthens the focus on communication theories in Chapter 3 and throughout the book, so students understand the varied ways to theorize about family relationships and the links between theory and family research.
- Condenses three chapters from the 6th edition (Chs. 4, 5, & 6) into two coherent and streamlined chapters to help students more easily follow the discussions and identify pertinent material.
- Links Chapter 12 on the home environment to media usage, so students comprehend the influence that different media can have on families, depending on the expertise of individual members.
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Introduction to the Family
Families: Definitional Issues
Families: Current Status
Conclusion
2. Framework for Family Communication
The Communication Process
Communication Patterns and Family Functions
A Framework for Examining Family Communication
Conclusion
In review
3. Family Theories
The Systems Perspective
Social Constructionism and Symbolic Interaction
Dialectical Theory
Narrative Theory
A Final Note
Conclusion
In Review
4. Communication Patterns and the Creation of Family Meanings
Relational Cultures`
Communication Patterns That Influence Family
Meanings
Conclusion
In Review
5. Closeness and Intimacy within Families
Relational Maintenance
Rituals
Relational Currencies
Narratives
Relationship Development and Intimacy
Barriers to Intimacy
Conclusion
In Review
6. Communication and Family Roles and Types
Role Definition
Specific Role Functions
Role Appropriation
Couple and Family Typologies
Conclusion
In Review
7. Power, Influence and Decision Making
Power
Influence
Decision Making
Conclusion
In Review
8. Communication and Family Conflict
The Process of Conflict
Factors in Family Conflict
Destructive Conflict
Constructive Conflict
Unresolved Conflict
Conclusion
In Review
9. Communication and Family Stress: Developmental Issues
Overview of Family Change
Family Stages and Life Course
Transitions between Stages
Conclusion
In Review
10. Communication and Unpredictable Stress
Unpredictable Stress and Family Coping Patterns
Communication and Specific Crises
Conclusion
In Review
11. Contextual Dimensions of Family Communication
Factors of Family Context
The Home World: Outside and Inside
Family Fit and Environment
Conclusion
In Review
12. Family Communication and Well-Being
Family Communication and Health
Perspectives on Well-Functioning Families
Approaches for Improving Family Communication
A Final Word
Conclusion
In Review
Bibliography
Name Index
Subject Index
Courses
Family Communication
(Speech Communication)
Marriage and Family
[SUPPLEMENTAL PRODUCTS]
(Sociology)
Sociology of Family
[SUPPLEMENTAL PRODUCTS]
(Sociology)
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Family Communication: Cohesion and Change, 7/e
Kathleen M. Galvin, Northwestern University
Carma L. Bylund, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Bernard J. Brommel, Northeastern Illinois University
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, the authors encourage students to observe family interaction patterns analytically and relate communication theories to family interaction. 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.
Features:
- Includes research on sibling relations, divorce, remarriage, and family violence.
- Features discussions of the most common issues and current trends in the field including religion, economics, jealousy, abuse, family well-being, and multigenerational families.
- Emphasizes the enormous diversity of families today in terms of both structure and cultural heritage.
- Explains theoretical structures clearly — including systems theory, dialectical theory, and symbolic interaction.
- Develops in detail the concept of family narratives and family rituals as creators of meaning in family communication, a concept to which all students can relate.
- Offers a unique emphasis on power and decision making through a decision-making model and coverage of abusive conflict patterns.
New to This Edition:
- Introduces the concept of discourse-dependent families, so students gain an understanding of how family identity is increasingly constructed through language.
- Includes a new section on communication and family well-being to help students appreciate the profound effects of family interactions on physical and mental health.
- Reduces the emphasis on general interpersonal communication so students spend less time reviewing concepts with which they are already familiar.
- Links the home environment to media usage (Chapter 12), so students comprehend the influence that different media can have on families, depending on the expertise of individual members.
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