Natural Bridges in Interpersonal Communication

With a particularly student-friendly and engaging style, this third edition gives readers the fundamental tools necessary to e-ffectively communicate in interpersonal interactions. Natural Bridges in Interpersonal Communication, Third Edition, is a concise and practical book that introduces students to the basic concepts and skills of interpersonal communication in both face-to-face and online interactions in personal and professional settings. Each chapter features human interest stories and review exercises to help students better understand the concepts covered. This edition continues its expanded coverage of foundational research and devotes additional space to discussions of cultural safety, race and ethnicity, issues of mental health, and technology and social media. This textbook is designed for communication studies, business, and career and trade courses in interpersonal communication and communication skills at the community college and four-year university levels. Online instructor materials that accompany the book include an instructor's manual, sample exams, and a sample class schedule. They are available at www.routledge.com/9781032355054.

Randy Fujishin is the author of nine books in the field of human communication. He has taught communication studies at the college level for 40 years, has served as a clinical therapist for 30 of those years, and is also a keynote speaker for corporate conferences and retreats. Randy is, most importantly, a loving husband, caring dad, and fun grandpa, and he rides an Italian motorcycle.

1. Interpersonal Communication: Building Bridges to Others 2. Perception: Seeing the Best in Others 3. Verbal Communication: Saying the Best to Others 4. Nonverbal Communication: Showing the Best to Others 5. Listening: Understanding Others 6. Conversation: Sharing with Others 7. Encouragement: Enlarging Others 8. Conflict Management: Collaborating with Others 9. Relationships: Joining with Others 10. Workplace Communication: Working with Others