Human communication : the basic course / Joseph A. DeVito.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 435-447) and index.

Preliminaries to human communication -- Culture and communication -- The self and perception -- Listening in human communication -- Verbal messages -- Nonverbal messages -- Interpersonal communication: conversation -- Interpersonal relationship -- Friends, lovers, and families -- Small group communication -- Members and leaders -- Human communication in the workplace -- Interpersonal, group, and workplace conflict -- Public speaking topics, audiences, and research -- Supporting and organizing your speech -- Style and delivery in public speaking -- The informative speech -- The persuasive speech.

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