THE HANDBOOK OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS by Owen Hargie (Editor) ( 9780415359115 )

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THE HANDBOOK OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS

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Paperback

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ISBN 10:

0415359112

ISBN 13:

9780415359115

Publisher:

TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Pub. date:

4 May, 2006

Edition:

3rd Revised edition

Pages:

600

Description:

Provides a comprehensive analysis of research, theory and practice in the key skill areas of communication. This book examines in detail the core principle that interpersonal communication can be conceptualised as a form of skilled activity and presents a comprehensive transactional model of skilled communication.

Synopsis:

The Handbook of Communication Skills is recognised as one of the core texts in the field of communication. This thoroughly revised and updated third edition arrives at a time of considerable growing interest in this area, with recent research showing the importance of communication skills for success in many walks of life. The book's core principle, that interpersonal communication can be conceptualized as a form of skilled activity, is examined in detail and a comprehensive transactional model of skilled communication is presented, which takes into account current conceptual and research perspectives. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of research, theory and practice in the key skill areas of communication, such as non-verbal communication, persuasion, leadership, assertiveness, self-disclosure, listening and negotiation. Each chapter is written by a recognised authority in that particular specialism, among them world leaders in their particular fields. In the ten years since the last edition, a large volume of research has been published and the text has been comprehensively updated by reviewing this wealth of data.In addition a new chapter on persuasion has been added - one of the areas of most rapid growth in social psychology and communication. The Handbook of Communication Skills represents the most significant single contribution to the literature in this domain. It will be of continued interest to researchers and students in psychology and communication, as well as in a variety of other contexts, from vocational courses in health, business and education, to many others such as nursing and social work whose day-to-day work is dependent on effective interpersonal skills.

Illustrations:

8 black & white illustrations, 11 black & white tables

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Imprint:

Routledge

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Returnable

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