''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 conceptualised as a
form of skilled activity, is examined in detail and a
comprehensive transactional model of skilled
communication 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 10
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 nurses and social
workers whose day-to-day work is dependent on effective
interpersonal skills. |
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