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CCL No. 168

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Dixon, Nancy M., 1937–

Perspectives on dialogue : making talk developmental for individuals and organizations / Nancy M. Dixon.

  p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN 1-882197-16-X [ISBN-13: 978-1-882197-16-3]

1. Communication in organizations. 2. Interpersonal communication. 3. Dialogue. 4. Critical thinking. 5. Communicative competence. I. Title.

HD30.3.D583 1996

302.3'5—dc20

95-50957

CIP