Dr. Michael W. Purdy
Dr. Michael W. Purdy (PhD Ohio University, MA Kansas State, Emporia, BS in Mathematics from SUNY, Albany) is Program Coordinator of Communications at Governors State U. (of IL), University Park He teaches Theory/Philosophy of communication, interpersonal/listening, intercultural communication, web design/development and argumentation.. He is co–editor with Deborah Borisoff (NYU) of Listening in Everyday Life: A Personal and Professional Approach (2nd ed.), University Press. He has authored articles for the International Journal of Listening, and Integrative Explorations Journal, among others. His recent publications include: Listening and Qualitative Research, in Listening and Human Communication in the 21st Century (Blackwell, 2008); Listening and the Non–Technologized Self in Cultura De Guatemala (U. Landivar, Guatemala City) and Transparency and communication: Dialogue in financial reporting and media communication in Communication, Comparative Cultures and Civilizations (Hampton, 2008). His interest in dialogical communication has integrated his writing across various areas from listening and media to intercultural communication and philosophy.
