The Nonverbal Communication Book by Joseph Devito

The Nonverbal Communication Book by Joseph Devito

The Nonverbal Communication Book embarks the reader on an exciting journey into the world of nonverbal communication! The Nonverbal Communication Book covers both the theory and research in nonverbal communication and describes the ways nonverbal communication works. Ultimately, the publication enables and empowers the reader to control and manage this powerful form of communication more effectively. Suitable for traditional and online courses in both print and electronic formats, The Nonverbal Communication Book: Explains the channels or codes of nonverbal communication and how one sends/receives nonverbal messages. Describes the importance and the role of culture in both sending and receiving nonverbal messages. Increases awareness of the ways in which one interprets the nonverbal behaviors of others Increases the reader’s accuracy in detecting nonverbal communication cues. Includes guidance and suggestions in conducting a nonverbal research study Features a list of sample nonverbal communication videos  Integrates special sections such as “Nonverbal politeness” notes, “On the Job” workplace scenario boxes, and “If you want to” items that demonstrate how very practical the study of nonverbal communication is.

Joseph A. DeVito received a BA from Hunter College in 1960 (with a major in speech and a minor in Spanish), an MA from Temple University in 1962 (with a major in speech along with some sociology), and a PhD from the University of Illinois in 1964 (with a major in speech and a minor in linguistics). After receiving his PhD, DeVito returned to his alma mater, Hunter College-in-the-Bronx [which later became Lehman College], to teach. Later, he moved to Queens College and then to Hunter (from which he retired from full-time teaching) -- all within the City University of New York. During his teaching career, DeVito taught a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate courses, with a concentration on the undergraduate level and mainly on the introductory courses.

At various times, DeVito has served on the editorial boards of Quarterly Journal of Speech, Communication Monographs, Communication Education, Communication Quarterly, Journal of Communication, and Etc: A Review of General Semantics. He has also served as consulting editor to publishers: Random House, Harper & Row, Waveland Press, and HarperCollins. He also served as ETS coordinator of the committee to construct the DANTES Public Speaking Test for the Educational Testing Service. A prolific author, DeVito has written or edited more than 20 books in the field of communication, including The Interpersonal Communication Book, Human Communication: The Basic Course, and Essentials of Human Communication, all published by Pearson.

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ISBN 13	9781465218988
ISBN 10	146521898X
Title	The Nonverbal Communication Book
Author	Joseph Devito
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Year published	2013-04-01
Number of pages	272
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