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Scholars around the world are rapidly uncovering new information about nonverbal communication in human transactions. Authors from eight countries summarize the theory and research associated with various behaviors central to an understanding of nonverbal processes. The breadth and depth of this volume make it an important contribution to the scholarly literature on human behavior as well as to the application of that knowledge to everyday life.

This handbooks series aims to integrate knowledge of communication structures and processes. It is global in orientation, dedicated to cultural and epistemological diversity as well as different scholarly approaches. The series features volumes on 'messages, codes and channels', 'mode of address: communication situations and context', 'methodology in communication science' and 'application areas'. The latter features volumes devoted to a large range of specialist areas of communication science. The series as a whole aims at meeting the needs of undergraduates, postgraduates, academics and researchers across the area of communication studies.

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. A Semantic Space for Nonverbal Behavior -- 2. The Language of Posture and Position -- 3. Language within Language -- 4. Implicit Rhetoric -- 5. Nonverbal Betrayal of Feeling -- 6. Inconsistent Messages and Sarcasm -- 7. Styles and Abilities in Implici tCommunication -- 8. Categories of Social Behavior -- 9. Child Communication -- 10. Overview -- APPENDIX A: Scoring Criteria for Some Categories of Nonverbal and Implicit Verbal Behavior -- APPENDIX B: Personality Measures Relating to Affective Communication -- Bibliography -- Index

"Nonverbal Communication: An Applied Approach teaches students the fundamentals of nonverbal communication in a way that helps them see the connections between the principles they learn and the everyday communication they perform and interpret. Nonverbal Communication: An Applied Approach 1st Edition has taken a narrative style and applied approach that is informed by the important theories and research-driven knowledge of this interdisciplinary area of study. Jonathan M. Bowman's approach encourages students to understand the relevancy of nonverbal codes right away, instead of waiting until the second half of the course to explore applications. Bowman also brings in a unique focus on diversity and social justice, demonstrating how nonverbal communication shapes and molds how we interact in a diverse society"--

Rationale and framework for exploring nonverbal communication in political debates -- Primer on nonverbal communication -- Nonverbal behavior of the speaking candidate -- Background nonverbal behavior in political debates -- Applying principles of persuasion to the social scientific study of nonverbal behavior in political debates -- Humanistic theories for analyzing nonverbal behavior in televised debates -- Nonverbal behavior in the 2016 presidential debates.