Human communication : the basic course

Author(s)

• DeVito, Joseph A.

Bibliographic Information

Human communication : the basic course

Joseph A. DeVito

Pearson/Allyn and Bacon, c2009

11th ed

• : [pbk.]

Note

"Pearson international ed."--Cover

Bibliography: p. 467-482

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Human Communication: The Basic Course surveys the broad field of human communication, giving attention to theory, research, and skill development. This book provides an in-depth look at the concepts, principles, and skills of human communication, emphasizing public speaking, interpersonal communication, and small group communication.

Table of Contents

Part One. Foundations of Human Communication 1. Preliminaries to Human Communication 2. Culture and Communication 3. The Self and Perception 4. Listening in Human Communication 5. Verbal Messages 6. Nonverbal Messages Part Two. Interpersonal, Small Group Communication, and Organizational Communication 7. Interpersonal Communication: Conversation 8. Interpersonal Relationship Stages and Theories 9. Friends, Lovers, and Families 10. Small Group Communication 11. Members and Leaders 12. Interpersonal and Small Group Conflict 13. Human Communication in the Workplace: Organizational Communication Part Three. Public Speaking 14. Public Speaking Topics, Audiences, and Research 15. Supporting and Organizing Your Speech 16. Style and Presentation in Public Speaking 17. The Informative Speech 18. The Persuasive Speech 19. The Special Occasion Speech Glossary of Human Communication Concepts Glossary of Human Communication Skills Bibliography Index

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Details

• NCID: BA86036796
• ISBN:
  • 9780205618163
• LCCN: 2007047717
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Boston
• Pages/Volumes: xvii, 496 p.
• Size: 28 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : P90
  • DC22 : 302.2
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Communication