Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication: The Within and The Between explores the intricacies of interpersonal communication focusing on the interconnectedness of the cognitive emotional cultural social and biological aspects of individuals (the within) and their interdependent collaborative symbolic interactions with others (the between). The book introduces a philosophy termed wholeness where communication is viewed as a product of both the within and the between. It emphasizes the importance of communication in personal professional and public spheres highlighting its role in psychosocial physical and relational health.The book meticulously examines the foundational cornerstones complexities and consequences of interpersonal engagement. Each of its 12 chapters reveals a key takeaway about interpersonal communication. These big ideas extend an invitation to the reader to probe deeper into the multifaceted aspects of communication addressing its intricacies while directing students towards a profound understanding of their lives. The book discusses processes such as meaning-making thoughts and emotions cultural influences the social construction of realities and the functional ambivalence of communication. It also addresses interpersonal communication''s potential for being a relationally patterned dynamic transformative and restorative personal and social force.Interpersonal Communication: The Within and The Between is designed to facilitate students'' understanding of the core principles of interpersonal communication making the content approachable and relevant to their lived experiences.