Segrin (U. of Arizona) and Flora (U. of LaVerne) examine state-of-the-art research and theories of family communication and family relationships, including cutting-edge research and classic theories and research that have influenced and revolutionized the way scholars conceptualize family interaction. Coverage includes fundamental issues and basic family processes; communication in family subsystems; communication during family stress; and family interaction, health, and well-being. For undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, and professionals working with families. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) This advanced text carefully examines state-of-the-art research and theories of family communication and family relationships. In addition to presenting cutting-edge research, authors Chris Segrin and Jeanne Flora focus on classic theories and research findings that have influenced and revolutionized the way scholars conceptualize family interaction. Showing that answers to many questions about family communication can be found in current scientific research, the book introduces readers to fundamental issues in the study of family communication; explores what is known about communication in different types of families and family relationships; and examines problematic issues in family communication. Family Communication offers a thorough and up-to-date presentation of scientific research in family communication for students and teachers of family communication, as well as professionals who work with families. Undergraduate readers will find the text to be accessible, engaging andeasy to understand while graduate students and professionals will utilize the work as a comprehensive reference to classic and contemporary research on family communication and relationships. This advanced-level text examines current research and theories of family communication and relationships, and shows that answers to many questions about family communication can be found in current scientific research. This book is for courses in family communication, family studies, and family psychology. This advanced text carefully examines state-of-the-art research and theories of family communication and family relationships. In addition to presenting cutting-edge research, authors Chris Segrin and Jeanne Flora focus on classic theories and research findings that have influenced and revolutionized the way scholars conceptualize family interaction. Showing that answers to many questions about family communication can be found in current scientific research, the book introduces readers to fundamental issues in the study of family communication; explores what is known about communication in different types of families and family relationships; and examines problematic issues in family communication. Family Communication offers a thorough and up-to-date presentation of scientific research in family communication for students and teachers of family communication, as well as professionals who work with families. Undergraduate readers will find the text to be accessible, engaging andeasy to understand while graduate students and professionals will utilize the work as a comprehensive reference to classic and contemporary research on family communication and relationships.
