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It has also been expanded to contain additional material on the integra ion of verbal and non-verbal features in communication,and how such systems work,especially in applied settings and social relationships. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  With its strong reviews,the new Handbook of Language and Social Psychology provides rapid access to a social psychological perspective for linguists, anthropologists,sociologists, and other academics concerned with language. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  KEY FEATURES: \u003cbr\u003e  - Completely updated edition of the definitive handbook on language and social \u003cbr\u003e  psychology. \u003cbr\u003e  - Expanded range of topics covered. \u003cbr\u003e  - Provides state-of-the-art reviews of many of the important theoretical and practical areas in which progress has recently been achieved.  About the Editors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e List of Contributors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Prologue (W. Robinson).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Language in Communication: Frames of Reference (W. Robinson).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Communication Accommodation Theory (C. Shepard, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Discrepancy Arousal Theory and Cognitive Valence Theory (L. Guerrero, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Expectancy Theories (J. Burgoon \u0026amp; M. Burgoon).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Discursive Social Psychology (J. Potter \u0026amp; D. Edwards).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Storytelling: The Power of Narrative Communication and Interpretation (Sunwolf \u0026amp; L. Frey).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Language Attitudes: Retrospect, Conspect, and Prospect (J. Bradac, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e FACE TO FACE: STRUCTURES AND GENERAL FUNCTIONS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Towards a Comprehensive Model of Non-Verbal Communication (M. Patterson).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Miscommunication and Communication Failure (C. Berger).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conversation (B. Slugoski \u0026amp; D. Hilton).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Facework (C. MacMartin, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e FACE TO FACE: SPECIAL FUNCTIONS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Arguing (M. Billig).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Patronizing (M. Hummert \u0026amp; E. Ryan).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Deceiving (J. Tornqvist, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Accounting (R. Buttny \u0026amp; G. Morris).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Negotiating (S. Wilson, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Gossiping (N. Emler).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SOCIAL RELATIONS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Politeness (T. Holtgraves).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Power (S. Ng \u0026amp; S. Reid).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Interpersonal Relations (E. Sahlstein \u0026amp; S. Duck).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Observation of Marital Interaction (N. Roberts \u0026amp; P. Noller).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SOCIAL CATEGORIES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Multilingual Communication (I. Sachdev \u0026amp; R. Bourhis).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Layered Approach to Ethnicity, Language and Communication (M. Hecht, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Towards a Social Theory of Gender (L. Coates \u0026amp; T. Johnson).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Language, Ageing and Ageism (N. Coupland \u0026amp; J. Coupland).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e APPLIED SETTINGS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Second Language Mystery (R. Clement \u0026amp; R. Gardner).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Communication, Relationships and Health (M. Fitzpatrick \u0026amp; A. Vangelisti).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Language, Law and Power (W. O'Barr).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Active Patients as Powerful Communicators (R. Street).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Communication in Organizations: An Intergroup Perspective (J. Gardner, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Language and the Media: An Emerging Field for Social Psychology (P. Lunt \u0026amp; S. Livingstone).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Social Psychological Theories of Computer-Mediated Communication: Social Pain or Social Gain (R. Spears, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Epilogue: Jennifer Fortman and Howard Giles.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Author Index.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Subject Index.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter Robinson\u003c\/strong\u003e, University of Bristol, UK and \u003cstrong\u003eHoward Giles,\u003c\/strong\u003e University of California, Santa Barbara, USA.   What makes a good argument? \u003cbr\u003e  How is language used to create social influence? \u003cbr\u003e  How social is computer-mediated communication?  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new, fully updated and revised \u003ci\u003eThe New Handbook of Language and Social Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e reflects the increasingly diverse range of linguistic topics that social psychologists have investigated over the decade since the previous edition of this seminal work was published.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhilst the basic organization of the text remains the same, explanatory frameworks are accorded greater prominence than before and persons are seen as agents of communicative interaction rather than as victims of external of forces. Processes and actions are highlighted, i.e. how people do what they do and how they manage the discourse. In the final section, several applied topics reflect our changing lifestyle: computer-mediated communication, mass media, and organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New Handbook of Language and Social Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential source book for all psychologists concerned with language and how it functions in human communication. Those interested in interpersonal and intergroup social relations will find much relevance, as will practitioners and other professionals working in health and welfare, multilingual contexts, and organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990297067749,"sku":"NP9780471490968","price":357.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471490968.jpg?v=1761787248","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-new-handbook-of-language-and-social-psychology-isbn-9780471490968","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}