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.
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.