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 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.