ISBN:
9780415051149
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (650 p)
Edition:
2nd ed
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Parallel Title:
Print version Bodily Communication
DDC:
302.2/22
Keywords:
Body language
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
Non-verbal communication - the eye movements, facial expressions, tone of voice, postures and gestures that we all use more or less consciously and more or less effectively - can enhance or diminish every form of social interaction. Michael Argyle's second edition of Bodily Communication is an invaluable up-to-date guide for students of the subject. In the last ten years NVC has become recognized as an important part of social psychology and of professional training, particularly in social work, education and management.Greatly expanded from the first edition, and significantly re
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; List of illustrations; Preface to second edition; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. How to do research on non-verbal communication; 3. Non-verbal communication in animals; 4. Cultural differences in bodily communication; 5. The expression of emotion; 6. Interpersonal attitudes; 7. Non-verbal communication and speech; 8. Facial expression; 9. Non-verbal vocalizations; 10. Gaze; 11. Spatial behaviour; 12. Gestures and other bodily movements; 13. Posture; 14. Touch and bodily contact; 15. Clothes, physique, and other aspects of appearance
Description / Table of Contents:
16. Social skills, persuasion, and politics17. Personality and NVC; 18. The explanation of bodily communication; 19. Beyond language; References; Author index; Subject index
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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