Family Communication examines state-of-the-art research and theories of family communication and family relationships. In addition to updates that present cutting-edge research, it focuses on classic theories and research findings that have influenced and revolutionized the way scholars conceptualize family interaction. This text offers a thorough and up-to-date presentation of scientific research in family communication for students of family communication as well as professionals who work with families.This second edition of Family Communication is infused with cutting-edge research, includes a focus on understudied family relationships, and contains an appendix of carefully chosen personal, family stories. It will be a valuable resource for undergraduates, and advanced readers, including ingraduate students and professionals, will continue to find it a useful and up to date reference to classic and contemporary research on family communication and relationships.