'...an extraordinary introduction to, and a review of, the entire field on non-verbal communication.' - Robert Rosenthal, Harvard University
Introduction. How to Do Research on Non-verbal Communication. Non-verbal Communication in Animals. Cultural Differences in Bodily Communication. The Expression of Emotion. Interpersonal Attitudes. Non-verbal Communication and Speech. Facial Expression. Non-verbal Vocalizations. Gaze. Spatial Behaviour. Gestures and Other Bodily Movements. Posture. Touch and Bodily Contact. Clothes, Physique, and Other Aspects of Appearance. Social Skills, Persuasion, and Politics. Personality and NVC. The Explanation of Bodily Communication. Beyond Language.
Michael Argyle is Emeritus Professor of Psychology, University of Oxford, and a Fellow of Wolfson College.