Nonverbal Behavior: A Functional Perspective
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What does it truly mean when someone averts their gaze, leans in close, or mirrors another's posture? Nonverbal Behavior: A Functional Perspective by Miles L. Patterson presents a rigorous and illuminating examination of the silent language that governs human interaction, arguing that nonverbal communication is not a mere accompaniment to speech, but a sophisticated, multi-functional system that shapes the very fabric of social life. Part of the prestigious Springer Series in Social Psychology, this work details the mechanisms by which gestures, proximity, eye contact, and touch serve distinct social functions — from managing intimacy and regulating social influence to presenting identity and coordinating the flow of conversation. Patterson's approach is firmly grounded in empirical research, drawing on decades of social psychology to construct a coherent theoretical framework that moves beyond simple catalogues of body language cues. His functional model illustrates how the same nonverbal behaviour can carry radically different meanings depending on context, relationship, and intent, challenging the reader to reconsider assumptions about human connection. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible clarity, this volume remains an essential reference for psychologists, sociologists, and communication scholars alike — and for anyone who has ever wondered what is truly being said in the spaces between the words.
Author: Miles L. Patterson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1983, Springer-Verlag
Genre: Psychology
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Book: Good
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What does it truly mean when someone averts their gaze, leans in close, or mirrors another's posture? Nonverbal Behavior: A Functional Perspective by Miles L. Patterson presents a rigorous and illuminating examination of the silent language that governs human interaction, arguing that nonverbal communication is not a mere accompaniment to speech, but a sophisticated, multi-functional system that shapes the very fabric of social life. Part of the prestigious Springer Series in Social Psychology, this work details the mechanisms by which gestures, proximity, eye contact, and touch serve distinct social functions — from managing intimacy and regulating social influence to presenting identity and coordinating the flow of conversation. Patterson's approach is firmly grounded in empirical research, drawing on decades of social psychology to construct a coherent theoretical framework that moves beyond simple catalogues of body language cues. His functional model illustrates how the same nonverbal behaviour can carry radically different meanings depending on context, relationship, and intent, challenging the reader to reconsider assumptions about human connection. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible clarity, this volume remains an essential reference for psychologists, sociologists, and communication scholars alike — and for anyone who has ever wondered what is truly being said in the spaces between the words.