Human Communication: The Basic Course

by Joseph A. DeVito

Designed for introductory courses in communication, human communication and speech communication, this text surveys the broad field of communication, including intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group and organizational, public, intercultural and mass communication. The book is divided into seven parts, each of which is introduced by a unit titled "Preliminaries", giving readers a firm grasp of research, theory and skills. The sixth edition features new coverage of critical issues, such as sexual harassment (Unit 18), and key topics such as self-concept and self-esteem (Unit 3). A supplementary pamphlet, "The Public Speaking Guide", focuses on the skills of effective public speaking. Interactive pedagogy, helping students master both theory and skills, adds cohesion to the text's presentation.

Genres: Textbooks, Nonfiction, Communication

544 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1985

About the author

Joseph A. DeVito is professor emeritus at Hunter College of the City University of New York. He was professor at Queens College of City University of New York from 1972-85. He has been a professor at Hunter College since 1985.

Reviews

[Elizabete Birģele · Rating 3 out of 5]

Feel smarter. Very interesting.

[Bilal · Rating 5 out of 5]

This brief yet comprehensive book on human communication is, as far as I know, the best book I have ever read in this field. It addresses all aspects of human communication, with concise and easy-to-read text.

[Sergio]

its like manual with some good hints.

[Clinton Khamati · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice book

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative. Although some points could be debatable.

[Hargun Kaur · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Habibur · Rating 5 out of 5]

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