Applications of Nonverbal Communication

Ronald E. Riggio, Robert S. Feldman9780805843347, 0-8058-4334-5, 0-8058-4335-3

Nonverbal communication is part of virtually every human endeavor. It is used to convey power, love, establish rapport, and even regulate the flow of communication. Although nonverbal communication has been studied for over 125 years, we are still quite limited in our ability to apply the research to important real world settings.
The goal of this edited volume is to provide a much needed bridge between the research on nonverbal communication and the application of those findings. The book features contributions from some of the leading researchers in the field. These distinguished scholars apply their understanding of nonverbal communication processes to a variety of settings including hospitals and clinics, courtrooms and police stations, the workplace and government, the classroom, and everyday life. It explores nonverbal communication in public settings, in intimate relationships, and across cultures and general lessons such as the importance of context, individual differences, and how expectations affect interpretation.
Applications of Nonverbal Communication appeals to a diverse group of practitioners, researchers, and students from a variety of disciplines including psychology, health care, law enforcement, political science, sociology, communication, business and management. It may also serve as a supplement in upper level courses on nonverbal communication.