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Record Nr.

UNINA9910779485803321

Titolo

Nonverbal communication : science and applications / / editors, David Matsumoto, Mark G. Frank, Hyi Sung Hwang

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Thousand Oaks, Calif. : , : SAGE, , 2013

ISBN

1-4522-8954-9

1-4522-4403-0

1-4522-6392-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xi, 322 pages) : illustrations

Collana

Gale eBooks

Disciplina

302.222

Soggetti

Body language

Facial expression

Nonverbal communication

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; PART I: The Science of Nonverbal Behavior; 1 - Reading People. Introduction to the World of Nonverbal Behavior; 2 - Facial Expressions; 3 - The Voice; 4 - Body and Gestures; 5 - Cultural Influences on Nonverbal Behavior; 6 - Deception; PART II: Applying the Science of Nonverbal Behavior; 7 - Aviation Security and Nonverbal Behavior; 8 - A Cop's Nonverbal Journey; 9 - Anomalies and Nonverbal Behavior; 10 - Understanding Body Language and the Polygraph; 11 - Nonverbal Behavior in the Courtroom; 12 - Persuasion, Negotiation, and the Law

13 - Negotiation and Nonverbal Communication14 - Interpersonal Skills and Nonverbal Communication; 15 - Nonverbal Communication in Consumer Research; 16 - Nonverbal Communication in Medical Practice; 17 - Nonverbal Behavior and Psychiatric Observation; 18 - Synthesis and Conclusion; Author Index; Subject Index; About the Editors; About the Contributors

Sommario/riassunto

This book examines state-of-the-art research and knowledge regarding nonverbal behaviour and applies that scientific knowledge to a broad range of fields. It presents a true scientist-practitioner model, blending cutting-edge behavioural science with real-world practical



experience.