The Interpersonal Communication Book (9th Edition) [Paperback]

Joseph A. Devito (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0321055640 | ISBN-13: 978-0321055644 | Publication Date: July 24, 2000 | Edition: 9 Sub

Offering the perfect balance of theory and practical skills, this market-leading text equips students to make reasoned and effective communication decisions. Recognized for its ability to help students understand the crucial connection between theory and practice, the Ninth Edition includes a new feature called "Ask the Researcher" in which renowned researchers provide practical, and sometimes provocative, answers to questions often raised by students in the course. An entirely new chapter-Unit 22 "Interpersonal Communication and Relationships in the Workplace"-extends DeVito's trademark coverage of interpersonal relationships into the workplace. Further supporting the text's mission to provide students with an interactive and engaging introduction to interpersonal communication, the Ninth Edition features an exciting new integrated text and technology learning system. Contextually-placed web icons in the text's margins direct students to the book's Companion Website where they engage in interactive exercises or simulations that help them gain a better understanding of concepts presented in the text.Superior coverage of cultural diversity, expanded coverage of ethics, and new discussions of the effects of technology make The Interpersonal Communication Book, Ninth Edition, the best choice for preparing students to communicate successfully in today's world.

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Offering the perfect balance of theory and practical skills, this market-leading text prepares readers to communicate successfully in today's world. features superior coverage of cultural diversity, expanded coverage of ethics, new discussions of the effects of technology, and a new, integrated "text and technology learning system." For anyone interested in improving their interpersonal communication skills.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Longman Pub Group; 9 Sub edition (July 24, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321055640
• ISBN-13: 978-0321055644
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,290,366 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interpersonal Communication, September 18, 2010

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This review is from: The Interpersonal Communication Book 12th Edition (Paperback)

This book is a real mind opener. It's worth the time not only to take the class, but just to read through the book. Good ideas on how to deal with relationships including; friends, spouse, co-workers, and managers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I read this book to teach a class, but now I read it for pleasure, August 16, 2010

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This review is from: The Interpersonal Communication Book, 10th Edition (Paperback)

I used this book several years ago, when I filled in for a professor on leave. He used this book in his interpersonal communications class and I just followed suit.

I love it. Devito writes in a conversational tone that makes the most difficult concepts readily understandable. His examples were relevant, and I was able to create real-world exercises to explore the information he presented. Devito's explanation of acculturation and culture shock provided a great context when I screened John Sayles' movie "Brother from Another Planet."

My teaching position only lasted a year. I kept the book and I read it from time to time. Now that I'm a freelancer, I use it to come up with ideas for magazine articles. I wish the latest edition wasn't so expensive; otherwise, I'd buy a newer copy.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interpersonal Communication Book, September 14, 2007

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This review is from: Interpersonal Communication Book, The (11th Edition) (Paperback)

This book is very easy to read and understand! I wish there were short answer questions to test our vocabulary word retention.