Book excerpt: With its intriguing anecdotes, current research and storytelling narrative, Bowman's INTERCONNECTIONS illustrates the relevance of interpersonal communication to readers' everyday lives. It is written specifically for readers whose lives are increasingly mediated via Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. The text integrates issues of social diversity throughout, while boxed features offer in-depth coverage of technology, diversity and ethics. It also includes self-assessment via both journal activities and research-based questionnaires to help readers analyze their own communication style--and equips them with the tools to change it, if they want. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.