Interpersonal Communication

by Kory Floyd

Kory Floyd's approach to interpersonal communication stemsfrom his research on the positive impact communication has on our health andwell-being.  Interpersonal Communication personalizes learning forevery student no matter whom they are or where they are ensuring that theycome to your class prepared with the foundations and ready to improve theirinterpersonal skills and choices for their academic personal and professionallives through your teaching and coaching.Kory Floyd's approach to interpersonalcommunication stems from his research on the positive impact of communicationon our health and well-being. Interpersonal Communication 3e shows learners how effectiveinterpersonal communication can improve their academic personal andprofessional lives. By highlighting the latest scholarship; incorporatingcoverage of social media and technology in every chapter; and focusing on learners’relational emotional and physical health Floyd helps students build their communicationskills in practical real world contexts.  The new edition also includes over 70% newscholarly references reorganized relationship chapters and tons of newexamples to enhance the book’s utility for instructors and relevance totoday’s learners.InterpersonalCommunication is now available as a SmartBookthe first and only adaptive reading experience that highlights content based on what the individual learner knows anddoesn’t know and provides focused help at that moment in need through targetedlearning resources (including videos mini-lessons and other interactivities).SmartBook’s intuitive technology optimizes learner study time by creating apersonalized learning path for improved course performance.

Genres: Textbooks, School

480 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 22, 2012

About the author

Kory Floyd is a National Communication Association Book Award winner and the author of ten books. He has been featured on the Today Show, CBS Sunday Morning, Huff Post Live, NPR, & BBC Radio. His articles have been published by Glamour, Women’s Health, Redbook, Seattle Times,
In Denver Times, and Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Dr. Floyd is professor of health and family communication at Arizona State University in Tempe and a research associate with the Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson. Floyd received his bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University, his master’s from the University of Washington, and his PhD from the University of Arizona. Kory Floyd is represented by the Linda Konner Literary Agency in NYC.

Reviews

[Nora Winckler · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is the most common sensical textbook I have ever spent time reading and how it was every agreed that this could be used to educate anyone is beyond me

[Vanessa · Rating 1 out of 5]

You are almost definitely not going to cross paths with this book unless you are forced to purchase it for a class. If you are forced to purchase this for a class, enjoy plunking down a not inconsiderable sum of money to read about complex philosophical concepts like friendship (apparently, it's a good idea), emotions (there are more than one) and lying (some people are bad at it, some people are good at it, some people make a living selling you textbooks you don't need.)

I have no frame of reference, but I suspect this is at least no better or worse than any other 100-level communications textbook.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

College classes at the age of 49. I'm a late bloomer. This was a favorite resource of mine...and favorite class. I feel everyone in high school should have to take this course and read this book.
I also feel it should be a course taken/book read for all getting married as well.

[Zandrazone · Rating 5 out of 5]

This textbook has helped me so much throughout my career. There are really interesting topics you would never think about unless it was brought to your attention. Recommend 100%

[Rich · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a communications textbook, this was pretty enjoyable. Engaging and entertaining as well as informative. I'm glad it was on my required list.

[Kassandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's fine. It's a textbook.

[Jaybird · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was required for my Interpersonal Communications class (shocking!) while I was expecting it to be the normal textbook, the approach this book takes is fantastic. It was easy reading wise and used a lot of pop culture references to tie into the text, which was super appealing and fun. Some of what was covered was common sense, however it did dig a little deeper into *how* we communicate the way we do. Overall it was highly enjoyable and added to my class experience.

[Noah Champoux · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting read. I felt it helped me understand those around me more. While I don't necessarily agree with all of the information inside, I do feel it holds some important nuggets of truth that would benefit everyone.

[Jay Cruz · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a required textbook for my Speech class. I definitely learned a lot from the class and it's a book I would recommend reading. But the book has a "wishy washy" tone that's hard to get through at times. It's certainly written for the recently graduated high school student in mind.

[Arun Jawarlal · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a textbook though it follows an informal style by starting off with a short story, quoting movies, TV series and a debunking section. It was quite hard to put down and I could complete it within 4 hours of reading.

[Jitendra Singh]

need information on communication.

[Liberty · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was used for my college class on the same subject. It was organized very well and was easy to read and understand for a textbook. The self-quizzes after every chapter were very helpful.