Interpersonal Communication Book, The, Global Edition, 16th edition

Published by Pearson (April 22, 2022) © 2022

  • Joseph A. DeVito Hunter College of the City University of New York
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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

  1. Foundations of Interpersonal Communication
  2. Culture and Interpersonal Communication
  3. Perception of the Self and Others

PART II: INTERPERSONAL MESSAGES

  1. Verbal Messages
  2. Nonverbal Messages
  3. Listening
  4. Emotional Messages
  5. Conversational Messages

PART III: INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

  1. Interpersonal Relationship Stages, Communication, and Theories
  2. Interpersonal Relationship Types
  3. Interpersonal Conflict and Conflict Management
  4. Interpersonal Power and Influence

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