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Essentials of Interpersonal Communication, 5th edition

Published by Pearson (24 November 2025) © 2026

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

Essentials of Interpersonal Communication provides lively, accessible insights into interpersonal skill development. The text offers provides numerous strategies for improving communication and relationship skills. Emphasizing themes such as social media, culture and politeness, author Joseph DeVito promotes successful communication in every area of your personal, social and professional lives.

Formerly entitled Interpersonal Messages, the 5th Edition better delivers the communication concepts and skills you need. The text guides you to become an effective communicator through a revamped chapter structure, new chapter-opening grids and streamlined summaries.

Table of contents

  1. Foundations of Interpersonal Communication
  2. Culture and Interpersonal Communication
  3. The Self
  4. Interpersonal Perception
  5. Listening in Interpersonal Communication
  6. Verbal Messages
  7. Nonverbal Messages
  8. Emotional Messages
  9. Interpersonal Relationships
  10. Interpersonal Relationships: Types and Theories
  11. Interpersonal Conflict Management

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