TY - BOOK AU - Galvin, Kathleen M AU - Bylund, Carma Lee AU - Brommel, Bernard J., TI - Family communication: cohesion and change SN - 0205378862 AV - HQ734 .G19 2004 PY - 2004/// CY - Boston PB - Pearson A and B KW - Communication in families KW - United States KW - Interpersonal communication N1 - Includes bibliographical references and indexes; Introduction to the family -- Framework for family communication -- Family theories -- Communication patterns and the creation of family meanings -- Symbolic meanings and relational maintenance, family rituals, currencies, and stories -- Intimacy and closeness within families -- Communication and family roles and types -- Power, influence, and decision making -- Communication and family conflict -- Communication and family stress, developmental issues -- Family communication and unpredictable stress -- Contextual dimensions of family communication -- Improving family communication ER -