Holding pattern
Karen Buzzard
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Holding pattern
by Karen Buzzard, Karen S. Falling Buzzard
Published
August 2001
Publisher
Michigan State University Press
Pages
192
ISBN-13
9780870135774
ISBN-10
0870135775
Description
"Holding Pattern examines the chronically single - the midlife adult who has failed to find the intimacy he or she seeks. Karen Buzzard, noted communication scholar, illuminates how human communication styles influence our capacity for intimacy, tracing the roots of adult miscommunications to three critical stages of development that are crucial in shaping our ability to communicate intimately. Buzzard offers a new and strong theoretical paradigm for intimacy, which does not assume, as does the older view, that intimacy is a process that unfolds naturally and automatically. She develops the critical paradigms of affectional, ethical and authentic communication and explains these patterns through interpretative readings of the life history of individuals, providing a framework for understanding midlife intimacy problems. Using psychological theories of life history analysis, she arrives at a novel picture of how our intimacy styles are shaped. Her case studies are remarkable in demonstrating how the achievement of intimacy involves a crucial shift of direction as we progress from childhood to adulthood."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus
Games People Play
Looking out/looking in
The Five Love Languages
Nonviolent Communication
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Holding pattern?
This edition of Holding pattern has approximately 192 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Holding pattern?
For most readers, Holding pattern typically takes between 4h 0m and 2h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 48,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 48,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Holding pattern?
The estimated word count for Holding pattern is approximately 48,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Holding pattern?
Holding pattern was written by Karen Buzzard, Karen S. Falling Buzzard.
When was Holding pattern published?
The publication date for this specific edition is August 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.