The Art of Positive Communication
Theory and Practice
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publishing:12th Nov '26
£28.99
This title is due to be published on 12th November, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
Bridging theory and practice, this book introduces students to Mirivel’s model of positive communication. The second edition’s new student engagement features and expanded positive communication frameworks make the book an ideal text for interpersonal communication courses and as a supplemental text to inspire all students to communicate better.
Bridging theory and practice, this introduction to positive communication inspires students to foster deep connection through constructive communication frameworks that improve interpersonal relationships at home, at work, and in all areas of life.
The second edition offers expanded student engagement features, including new guided reflection exercises, research experiments, and meaningful self-assessments. The new edition also covers communication concepts such as resilience theory and computer-mediated communication, and effectively guides students to build their communication skills across their lifespan. This book is an ideal text for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in interpersonal communication courses and as a supplemental text to inspire all students to communicate better.
The Art of Positive Communication encourages readers to take a deep breath and imagine a world filled with interactions and talk that nourish the soul and deepen our connections with others and ourselves based on solid research and hope. Through an engaging series of stories, interview excerpts, media snippets, conversations with his son, and other examples combined with multiple theories, Mirivel shows us the way to be better people and form better communities. -- Patrice Buzzanell, Distinguished Professor, Brian Lamb School of Communication, University of South Florida, USA
This outstanding second edition is one of the best books on positive communication available. My students across undergraduate and graduate classes consistently rank it their favorite because its practical, tangible skills instantly transform interactions and reveal the profound power our words have to build meaningful connections and change lives. -- Amy M. Young, Professor of Business Communications, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, USA
The Art of Positive Communication goes well beyond introducing readers to concepts of positive communication to inspiring them to adopt authentic and artful practices that can make a significant difference in their personal and relational lives. Grounded in contemporary and classical theory, and enriched with applied practices and reflection activities, this engaging new edition invites students to cultivate the beauty and possibility within everyday interactions. -- Margaret Pitts, Associate Professor of Communication, The University of Arizona, USA
ISBN: 9798765189788
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264 pages
2nd edition