This is the first text on language in communication written from a social psychological perspective that sets issues in their broader biological, sociological and cultural contexts.
About the Author
W. Peter Robinson is Professor Emeritus of social psychology and a Leverhulme Research Fellow at the University of Bristol.
Features
This is a comprehensive text on language and communication written from a social psychological perspective.
It shows how language and non-verbal activities are integrated in the process of communication and looks at what language is used for and how it works in context.
For each topic a brief review is followed by evidence about the roles of verbal and non-verbal activity.
In all cases, descriptions and explanations are accompanied by data and experimental findings, ensuring a balanced approach.
