Routledge Dictionary of Nonverbal Communication

<p>Every day the human awakes to a new world a new dawn and a new cascade of nonverbal communication. It may be the pleasant scent of a rose the soft touch of a loved one the sight of sun rays on a bedroom floor or the excited chatter of a child. Whatever form it takes your environment and all who inhabit it send nonverbal signals all day long – even while they sleep. </p><p><em>The Routledge Dictionary of Nonverbal Communication</em> celebrates this communication examining a very wide selection of nonverbal behaviors actions and signals to provide the reader with an informed insight on the world around them and its messages. Compiled in the form of a dictionary the book is presented as a series of chapters with alphabetical entries ranging from attractiveness to zeitgeist. The book aims to provide the reader with a clear understanding of some of the relevant discourse on particular topics while also making it practical and easy to read. It draws on a wide selection of discourse from fields such as neuroscience psychology anthropology and psychiatry. </p><p>The dictionary will be an essential companion for anyone wishing to understand nonverbal communication. It will also be especially useful for those working in the field of nonverbal communication. </p>