The Story
Updated in a new 8th edition, this book examines how the communication processes within families affect and are affected by larger social systems. It views the family as a communication system with identifiable patternsUsing a framework of family functions, firstperson narratives, and current research, this book emphasizes the diversity of todays families in terms of structure, ethnic patterns, and developmental experiences.
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Updated in a new 8th edition, this book examines how the communication processes within families affect and are affected by larger social systems. It views the family as a communication system with identifiable patternsUsing a framework of family functions, firstperson narratives, and current research, this book emphasizes the diversity of todays families in terms of structure, ethnic patterns, and developmental experiences.
