Nonverbal Communication: Studies and Applications - Softcover

Hickson III, Mark; Stacks, Don W.; Moore, Nina-Jo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195329880 ISBN 13: 9780195329889

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2003

Synopsis

The new edition of Nonverbal Communication, Fourth Edition, features:

* A greatly enhanced applications orientation: The text now integrates applications throughout each chapter. "Observational Studies" provide opportunities for students to either work with or experiment with each theory discussed, and "Questions to Ponder" at the end of each chapter give students further experience applying what they have learned. Expanded individual applications of contemporary and historical research findings are also included. This approach eases instruction as students learn to gauge how much they really know about nonverbal communication--and how to apply it to real-world situations.
* A More Conversational Writing Style: This edition is written as if the authors were carrying on a conversation with their readers. There are more examples and fewer studies cited than in earlier editions.
* Controversial Issues of the Day including tattooing, body piercing, plastic surgery, and botox are covered.
* New Coverage on Gender and Intercultural Issues is integrated throughout the text.
* Glossary of Terms: The new edition features this helpful reference for students.
* Expanded Coverage of Contextual Applications including work, family, and social contexts.
* More Extensive Media Applications: There is new material on advertising, public relations, broadcasting, journalism, and impression management.

Nonverbal Communication: Studies and Applications offers complete coverage of the field's basic subcodes: Haptics (touch); Proxemics (space); Physical appearance; Kinesics (human body movement); Oculesics (face and eye); Vocalics (paralanguage); Olfactics (scent and smell); and Chronemics (time usage).

An ever-popular feature is the chapter on research methodology. Students will better understand what they are learning if they become aware of the processes that scholars follow in developing theories. The authors conclude with a chapter on the future of nonverbal communication--what we know about the field, its practical implications, and where the discipline appears to be heading.

About this title

About the Author

Mark Hickson is at University of Alabama, Birmingham. Don W. Stacks is at the University of Miami at Coral Gables. Nina-Jo Moore is at Appalachian State University.

Review

"Overall this is an excellent volume. The style here is lively and interesting, and the coverage is good and goes beyond the routine stuff available in most texts, with much more extensive examples outside the academic world. The authors are to be congratulated on a rare achievement."--Steve Duck, University of Iowa

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0195329880
• ISBN 13: 9780195329889
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 504