For courses in Introduction to Communication
A streamlined approach to communication that emphasizes real-world applications
Essentials of Human Communication provides a streamlined overw of the essential theories, research, and especially the skills of human communication, highlighting practical applications in the workplace and beyond. Author Joseph DeVito gives students the knowledge and tools they need to build greater comence in three key spheres: interpersonal communication, small group communication, and public speaking. The
Ninth Edition fully integrates the latest research as well as updated examples, photos, and cartoons to keep the text current and pedagogically effective.
Also available with MyCommunicationLab MyCommunicationLab for the Introduction to Communication course extends learning online to engage students and improve results. Media resources with assignments bring concepts to life, and offer students opportunities to practice applying what they ve learned. Please note: this version of MyCommunicationLab does not include an eText. Essentials of Human Communication, Ninth Edition is also available via
REVEL , an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.
Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab & Mastering does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab & Mastering, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.
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“Essentials of Human Communication is absolutely the right text for all basic Speech Communication courses.”
― Dr. Nader H. Chaaban, Montgomery College (MD)
Essentials of Human Communication presents the fundamental skills of interpersonal, small group, and public communication, emphasizing the areas of human communication skills, cultural awareness, listening, critical thinking, ethics, power and empowerment, media literacy, and computer-mediated communication. This top-selling book fills the need for a brief, interesting, but serious book that places a strong focus on skill development. In-text features and the text itself highlight the application of human communication skills to the real world and to the workplace.
New to This Edition
· MyCommunicationLab: Where effective communication begins! An interactive and
instructive online solution, MyCommunicationLab is designed to be used to supplement
to a traditional lecture course, or completely administer an online course. Students
benefit from interactive activities, research support, and a wealth of video clips that
include small group scenarios, interpersonal interactions, plus student and professional
speeches ― some with annotations and critical questions ― all geared to help students
learn to communicate with confidence. URL: http://www.mycommunicationlab.com
(access code required).
· “Public Speaking Sample Assistant” boxes have been added to this edition, examining
four sample annotated speeches and three outlines (preparation, template, and
delivery) designed to illustrate the principles of public speaking and outlining
(Chapters 10―13).
· New “Media Literacy” boxes in each chapter emphasize the ways in which media
influence us and how we can empower ourselves as media consumers.
· Revised and expanded coverage of interviewing, emphasizing information and
employment interviews, is available in The Interviewing Guidebook, which may be
bought separately or packaged with new copies of Essentials of Human Communication.
Reviewer Praise for DeVito's Essentials of Human Communication
“I marvel at the ease with which Professor DeVito synthesizes the communication literature into coherent and easy to read chapters for our undergraduate communication students.”
Carole A. Barbato, Kent State University
“I find the material on culture well integrated into the book at appropriate times...I think this material is extremely relevant in our ever-shrinking world and that students really benefit from its inclusion.”
Thomas D. Bovino, Suffolk Community College
“The strength of this text is a basic, well organized approach to human communication with a clear, concise writing style that flows well and makes for an easy read.”
Kathleen Perri, Valencia Community College
“The mix of theoretical discussion and skill development exercises is appreciated by students as they find it to be a 'friendly' text compared to other college level texts they read. Also, the layout and design of the text encourages students to interact with the work.”
Joseph Ortiz, Scottsdale Community College
“The intercultural thread was one of the original qualities that drew me to the text and I find the updates to be excellent. The full integration of this theme is especially effective and is much preferred to treating the concept in one chapter only.”
“I like the attention paid to diversity. My students come from very diverse backgrounds and I am especially sensitive to a text that will include photos and examples of people similar to them. This text accomplished that goal.”
Elizabeth O'Brien, Phoenix College
“The writing style is excellent, literate without pretension and very well focused. I think that the students, and the lecturers, will find it very accessible, without feeling as if they are being spoon-fed the information.”
Karen Tanski, Portland Community College
“I very much like the cultural teachings section. This is essential information, not often covered directly in other texts.”
Sheryll Hirschberger, Cape Cod Community College
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