The handbook of communication skills / edited by Owen Hargie.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hargie, Owen.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Interpersonal communication.

Communication--Psychological aspects.

Communication.

Interviewing.

Physical Description:

x, 586 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2006.

Summary:

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 to those involved in the fields of health, business, education, nursing, and social work, and many others whose day-to-day work is dependent on effective interpersonal skills.

Contents:

Communication skill in theory and practice

Core communication skills

Specialised contexts

Interviewing contexts

The training context.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

0415359104

0415359112

OCLC:

61748429

Publisher Number:

9780415359108 (hbk.)

9780415359115 (pbk.)