Human communication: the basic course /
Joseph A. Devito.
- 9th ed.
- xxii, 414 p. : color ill. ;
Includes bibliographical references, glossary and index.
Contents:1. Foundation of hu8man communication: Preliminaries to human communication -- Principles of communication -- Culture and communication -- Perception -- Listening -- The self in communication -- verbal messages -- Nonverbal messages -- 2. Interpersonal communication and relationships: Interpersonal communication: conversation -- Interpersonal relationships -- Interpersonal conflict -- 3. Interviewing and small group communication : Interviewing -- Small group communication -- Members and leaders -- 4. Public speaking: Public speaking topics, audiences, and research -- Supporting and organizing your speech -- Style and informative speech -- The persuasive speech --
"This new edition continues to respond to the need for a brief, interesting, but serious text that emphasizes the essential theories, research, and especially the skills of human communication, including interpersonal communication, small group communication, and public speaking"--