Inside Relationships

A Creative Casebook in Relational Communication

By Sandra L Faulkner | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

About the book

This book of original case studies allows students in interpersonal and relational communication classes to engage with creative stories about lives and relationships, helping them understand how communication processes work. Written in literary format—essays, short stories, scripts, photographs, poetry—these 27 brief case studies by communication researchers allow students to see the workings of relationship management, friendship, disclosure, gender, family interaction, and other key topics in relational communication. Faulkner’s introduction to each section provides the basic pedagogical content to give context and meaning to the cases that follow. Questions for discussion, activities, and additional resources end each case to help guide the student.

Editions of Inside Relationships

Hardcover
ISBN 9781611322729
EBook
ISBN 9781315426433
PDF
ISBN 9781315426440

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This book of original case studies allows students in interpersonal and relational communication classes to engage with creative stories about lives and relationships, helping them understand how communication processes work. Written in literary format—essays, short stories, scripts, photographs, poetry—these 27 brief case studies by communication researchers allow students to see the workings of relationship management, friendship, disclosure, gender, family interaction, and other key topics in relational communication. Faulkner’s introduction to each section provides the basic pedagogical content to give context and meaning to the cases that follow. Questions for discussion, activities, and additional resources end each case to help guide the student.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Inside Relationships about?

This book of original case studies allows students in interpersonal and relational communication classes to engage with creative stories about lives and relationships, helping them understand how communication processes work. Written in literary format—essays, short stories, scripts, photographs, poetry—these 27 brief case studies by communication researchers allow students to see the workings of relationship management, friendship, disclosure, gender, family interaction, and other key topics in relational communication. Faulkner’s introduction to each section provides the basic pedagogical content to give context and meaning to the cases that follow. Questions for discussion, activities, and additional resources end each case to help guide the student.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Inside Relationships?

Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects > Interdisciplinary studies > Communication studies

Where can I read a sample of Inside Relationships?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781611322729

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Inside Relationships?

Sandra L Faulkner

Who is the Publisher of the book Inside Relationships?

Taylor and Francis

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Inside Relationships is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781611322729) and ebook(ISBN 9781315426433) and pdf(ISBN 9781315426440)