Gaze And Mutual Gaze
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
What does it mean to truly *see* and be *seen*? Gaze and Mutual Gaze is a landmark work in social psychology that rigorously examines the role of eye contact and visual attention in human interaction, presenting a comprehensive scientific investigation into one of the most fundamental yet overlooked channels of non-verbal communication. Michael Argyle and Mark Cook systematically detail the mechanics, functions, and social determinants of gaze behaviour — from how individuals regulate turn-taking in conversation to the powerful signals of dominance, intimacy, and emotion that a look can convey — drawing on a rich body of experimental research to construct a thorough and authoritative account of the subject. Beyond its empirical rigour, this volume holds significant scholarly weight as a foundational text in the study of non-verbal behaviour, situating gaze within broader theories of interpersonal communication, social signalling, and psychological arousal. Argyle and Cook write with academic precision yet maintain an accessibility that makes the material compelling for researchers, students, and curious general readers alike. Their analysis raises quietly unsettling questions: if so much of our social lives is governed by where we direct our eyes, how much of human connection do we truly understand?
Author: Michael Argyle & Mark Cook
Format: Hardback
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
What does it mean to truly *see* and be *seen*? Gaze and Mutual Gaze is a landmark work in social psychology that rigorously examines the role of eye contact and visual attention in human interaction, presenting a comprehensive scientific investigation into one of the most fundamental yet overlooked channels of non-verbal communication. Michael Argyle and Mark Cook systematically detail the mechanics, functions, and social determinants of gaze behaviour — from how individuals regulate turn-taking in conversation to the powerful signals of dominance, intimacy, and emotion that a look can convey — drawing on a rich body of experimental research to construct a thorough and authoritative account of the subject. Beyond its empirical rigour, this volume holds significant scholarly weight as a foundational text in the study of non-verbal behaviour, situating gaze within broader theories of interpersonal communication, social signalling, and psychological arousal. Argyle and Cook write with academic precision yet maintain an accessibility that makes the material compelling for researchers, students, and curious general readers alike. Their analysis raises quietly unsettling questions: if so much of our social lives is governed by where we direct our eyes, how much of human connection do we truly understand?