Facework

ISBN-13: 9780803947122 / Angielski / Miękka / 1994 / 136 str.

William R. Cupach; Sandra Metts; Susan S. Hendrick

Opis

Gaining face, maintaining face and losing face all have numerous implications in the management of close relationships. This thorough review of research focuses on self-presentational aspects of communication in intimate relationships - facework'.

The authors make a compelling case for facework as fundamental to any stage of a relationship, and in a clear and humorous manner offer insight into how to deal with problematic situations occurring in close relationships.