Human communication : the basic course /
Joseph A. DeVito.
- 10th ed.
- Boston : Allyn and Bacon, c2006.
- xxii, 404 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. b-1 to b-20) and index.
Part One. Foundations of human communication 1. Preliminaries to human communication. 2. Principles of communication. 3. Culture and communication. 4. Perception. 5. Listening 6. The self in communication. 7. Verbal messages. 8. Nonverbal messages Part Two. Interpersonal communication and relationships 9. Interpersonal communication: Conversation 10. Interpersonal relationships 11. Small group communication 12. Members and leaders 13. Interpersonal and small group conflict Part Three. Public speaking 14. Public speaking topics, audiences, and research 15. Supporting and organizing your speech 16. Style and delivery in public speaking 17. The informative speech 18. The persuasive speech Glossary of human communication concepts Glossary of human communication skills.