Marital communication / Douglas L. Kelley.
| Author/creator | Kelley, Douglas L. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Cambridge, England ; Malden, MA : Polity Press, 2012. |
| Description | viii, 240 pages ; 21 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Key themes in family communication Key themes in family communication. ^A1143897 |
| Contents | The uniqueness of marital communication : context, mindlessness, arousal -- Living and working together : effective daily interaction -- Closeness : achieving intimacy and love in marriage -- Close conflict -- Couple communication across the life cycle -- Destructive and restorative marital processes. |
| Abstract | Marital Communication shines a light on healthy relationships for those who want to better understand key communication processes between long-term, committed, romantic partners. Written with students, teachers, researchers, practitioners, and couples in mind, this book uses marriage as a proving ground to understand the processes necessary to build and maintain positive romantic relationships. Documented with current courses focusing on family communication, interpersonal and relational communication, and conflict. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 198-230) and indexes. |
| ISBN | 9780745647890 (hbk) |
| ISBN | 0745647898 (hbk) |
| ISBN | 9780745647906 (pbk) |
| ISBN | 0745647901 (pbk) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HQ734 .K36 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |