Full 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.
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



