The Art of Positive Communication
Theory and Practice
$59.20
- Paperback
264 pages
- Release Date
12 November 2026
Summary
Bridging theory and practice, this introduction to positive communication inspires students to foster deep connection through constructive communication frameworks that improve interpersonal relationships at home, at work, and in all areas of life.
The second edition offers expanded student engagement features, including new guided reflection exercises, research experiments, and meaningful self-assessments. The new edition also covers communication concepts such as re…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798765189788 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Julien C. Mirivel |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Imprint: | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 264 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 12 November 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 178mm x 254mm |
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Critics Review
The Art of Positive Communication encourages readers to take a deep breath and imagine a world filled with interactions and talk that nourish the soul and deepen our connections with others and ourselves based on solid research and hope. Through an engaging series of stories, interview excerpts, media snippets, conversations with his son, and other examples combined with multiple theories, Mirivel shows us the way to be better people and form better communities. – Patrice Buzzanell, Distinguished Professor, Brian Lamb School of Communication, University of South Florida, USA
This outstanding second edition is one of the best books on positive communication available. My students across undergraduate and graduate classes consistently rank it their favorite because its practical, tangible skills instantly transform interactions and reveal the profound power our words have to build meaningful connections and change lives. – Amy M. Young, Professor of Business Communications, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, USA
The Art of Positive Communication goes well beyond introducing readers to concepts of positive communication to inspiring them to adopt authentic and artful practices that can make a significant difference in their personal and relational lives. Grounded in contemporary and classical theory, and enriched with applied practices and reflection activities, this engaging new edition invites students to cultivate the beauty and possibility within everyday interactions. – Margaret Pitts, Associate Professor of Communication, The University of Arizona, USA
Julien C. Mirivel
Julien C. Mirivel is Professor of Applied Communication at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, USA. He is also an author and a professional speaker. Originally from Paris, France, he is “among the founding scholars in the emerging field of positive communication” and an award-winning teacher and scholar. He serves as a Distinguished Teaching Fellow at UA Little Rock and is the recipient of the university-wide award for faculty excellence in teaching (2025).
Julien has published in the most rigorous journals in the field of communication and is the author of five previous books on positive communication, including How Communication Scholars Think and Act, Communication and Community, Positive Communication for Leaders, and Organizational Culture in Action.
Dr. Mirivel has delivered hundreds of keynotes, training sessions, and workshops on how to communicate effectively. He is a TEDx speaker whose mission is to inspire individuals and groups to communicate more positively at work and at home. He is also the Founder of the Positive Communication Network. His writing has been featured in FastCompany, CEOWorld Magazine, HR Morning, and more.
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