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Interpersonal Communication Book, The, 16th edition

  • Joseph A. DeVito

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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 we make influence our relationships and the effectiveness of our messages.

The 16th Edition incorporates coverage of 2 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 in the larger world. Fresh photos with accompanying Viewpoints captions throughout each chapter help you connect course material to issues in the headlines.

Published by Pearson (July 13th 2021) - Copyright © 2022

ISBN-13: 9780137589166

Subject: Communication

Category: Interpersonal Communication

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