Submission Deadline Extended: Interpersonal Dialogue Call for Chapter Proposals

We have extended the deadline to submit chapters to May 1.  You still have a chance to join the project!

Returning to Interpersonal Dialogue and

Understanding Human Communication in the Digital Age
A book edited by

Michael A. Brown Sr, PhD, Florida International University, and

Leigh Hersey, Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Monroe

Introduction
Human communication is struggling in what is a global crisis.  Society no longer fosters face-to-face interactions.  Compounded by the influence of the digital world, digitally-driven interactions in a multi-generation society have resulted in personal interactions that are fraught with limited feedback, erroneous and incomplete information leading to misunderstandings, even confrontations.  Digital collaborations are abundant, but can be problematic as an incomplete solution to the human need for comprehensive communication.  The 5,000 digital messages the average American receives daily lack full-process interactions from sender to receiver to feedback (see note). This creates communication based on missing information, gaps in communication, misinterpretation of language and other barriers.  Human communication distinguishes face-to-face communication as a priority over online or digital interactions.  This is not to downplay the electronic arena; just to highlight the connection between people that involves the five senses.

Objective of the Book
Dr. Brown’s previous work in Solutions for High-Touch Communication in a High-Tech World (IGI Global, March 2017) sets the stage for a full examination of human communication in today’s society by comparing online and face-to-face interactions.  This book takes advantage of that foundation and develops solutions for success in academia and in business by analyzing various types of face-to-face and digital interactions in terms of comprehension and relationship-building.  The integration of techniques for all human communication gives people resources to be successful collaborators in contemporary society.  This is an approach you won’t find in any one book today.

Submission Procedure
Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before May 1, 2017, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Submit your proposal at http://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/2660.