Interpersonal Communication Book, The, Global Edition

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 utilises the concept of choice as the philosophical foundation of his narrative, emphasising 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 emphasise the importance of interpersonal communication in our daily lives as well as the larger world.