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This new edition of an essential text offers a clear and informative introduction to the subtleties and practical complexities of communication. Drawing on a wide-ranging theory base from across the social sciences, it demonstrates how key ideas from a number of disciplines provide a sound foundation for informed and sensitive practice. This edition includes: A consistent focus on the importance of communication within inter-professional and multidisciplinary contexts; New chapters on communication within specific settings, such as working with children and with groups; New discussion of potential difficulties in communication - for example, as a result of disability issues or the challenges of intercultural communication; A broad range of learning resources, such as activities, 'points to ponder' and 'voice of experience' comments, reflecting practitioners' real-world experience. With its clear practice focus and emphasis on reflection throughout, this is a key text for both students and practitioners across the people professions.

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Praise for the first edition: This textbook...explores the many theories developed to account for communication and language, and, using traditional resources or expressions along with contemporary ones, moves from the review of theories to the implications of all this on the contemporary scene. - Rev. Dr. Richard B. Gilbert, BCC. The World Pastoral Care Center, Resources Hotline

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NEIL THOMPSON a highly respected writer, teacher and adviser, with over 33 years experience in the people professions. He has held full or honorary professorships at four UK universities, and is now a sought-after trainer, consultant and conference speaker. He is the Editor-in-Chief of two online communities (Well-being Zone: www.well-beingzone.com and Social Work Focus: www.socialworkfocus.com). His personal website is at www.neilthompson.info.

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