Communication for Families in Crisis - Theories, Research, Strategies (Hardcover, New edition)

In this volume, the first book-length work to address effective family communication during times of crisis, leading researchers provide in-depth discussions of communication theory vis-a-vis specific scientific analysis of families in crisis. Three general types of crises are examined: relational crises (infidelity, infertility, identity shifts, parental deployment, death of a child); health crises (mothers with breast cancer, children with disabilities, pediatric cancer, geriatric health crises); and economic crises (job loss, divorce, homelessness, post-hurricane survival). Each chapter ends with practical advice for families on how to communicate effectively during crisis. Given its presentation of diverse theories, research methodologies, and crises, this volume can serve as a useful textbook for graduate courses in communication and family studies. In addition, the accessible writing style and engaging topics make it an ideal supplemental text for upper division undergraduate classes and a useful resource for practitioners who assist families in crisis.

General

Imprint:	Peter Lang Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2011
First published:	2012
Editors:	Fran C. Dickson • Lynne M. Webb
Dimensions:	230 x 155 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	397
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4331-1101-3
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > General Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Social, group or collective psychology Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > General Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Writing & editing guides > Journalistic style guides Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Family & relationships > General
LSN:	1-4331-1101-2
Barcode:	9781433111013

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