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Family Violence From A Communication Perspective
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JUST EXCELLENT.......2004-01-05
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"The breadth of theories presented and collected in this text is an impressive accomplishment. The editors have done a great service to the field with this book.†—Lynn H. Turner,
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“The chapters are very informative, useful, and accessible. There is a huge need to better ground family communication in theory, and this text will provide an important start for students and researchers.†—Douglas Kelley,
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Engaging Theories in Family Communication: Multiple Perspectives covers uncharted territory in its field, as it is the first book on the market to deal exclusively with family communication theory. In this volume, editors Dawn O. Braithwaite and Leslie A. Baxter bring together a group of contributors who represent a Who's Who in the family communication field. These scholars examine both classic and cutting-edge theories to guide family communication research in the coming years.
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The Bomb...Rabitzin blows it up!.......2007-10-14
Rabitzin Jungreis is a modern day Deborah. She has so much wisdom and insight, but most of all, heart. Truly, that's what it takes to help, a large heart full of compassion, gratitude and the need to help. Her stories are a soothing balm of Gilead to my soul, giving so much inspiration to face the challenges of this world.
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