The interpersonal communication book

Author(s)

• DeVito, Joseph A.

Bibliographic Information

The interpersonal communication book

Joseph A. DeVito

Pearson, c2023

16th ed., global ed

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 390-419) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

For courses in Introduction to Communication A five-principles approach that helps students build practical communication skills The Interpersonal Communication Book provides in-depth coverage of interpersonal communication, blending theory and research with practical skills. Author Joseph DeVito utilizes the concept of choice as the philosophical foundation of his narrative, emphasizing how the choices individuals make influence their relationships and the effectiveness of their messages. The 16th Edition incorporates coverage of two extraordinary events, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protests, to emphasize the importance of interpersonal communication in our daily lives as well as the larger world.

Table of Contents

PART I: PRELIMINARIES TO INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION Foundations of Interpersonal Communication Culture and Interpersonal Communication Perception of the Self and Others PART II: INTERPERSONAL MESSAGES Verbal Messages Nonverbal Messages Listening Emotional Messages Conversational Messages PART III: INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS Interpersonal Relationship Stages, Communication, and Theories Interpersonal Relationship Types Interpersonal Conflict and Conflict Management Interpersonal Power and Influence

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Details

• NCID: BC13252423
• ISBN:
  • 9781292439556
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Harlow
• Pages/Volumes: 430 p.
• Size: 28 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : BF637.C45
  • DC22 : 302.2
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Interpersonal communication