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.
