The Psychology Of Interpersonal Behaviour
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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What drives the invisible forces that govern every glance, gesture, and conversation between human beings? Michael Argyle's The Psychology of Interpersonal Behaviour is a landmark work in social psychology that systematically uncovers the hidden mechanics of human interaction — from the subtleties of body language and eye contact to the complex dynamics of social roles, relationships, and group behaviour. With the precision of a scientist and the clarity of a gifted communicator, Argyle presents a comprehensive framework for understanding how and why people relate to one another the way they do, drawing on decades of empirical research to illuminate the everyday social encounters we so often take for granted. A foundational text in the field, this work argues that interpersonal behaviour is not random but governed by learnable, observable patterns — a thesis that proved revolutionary upon its first publication and remains deeply relevant today. Argyle's prose is authoritative yet accessible, making rigorous psychological theory available to both the academic reader and the intellectually curious layperson. Whether you are seeking to understand the science behind first impressions, the choreography of conversation, or the unspoken rules of social engagement, this Pelican Original leaves you questioning just how much of your own behaviour has been consciously chosen — and how much has always been quietly scripted.
Author: Michael Argyle
Format: Paperback
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What drives the invisible forces that govern every glance, gesture, and conversation between human beings? Michael Argyle's The Psychology of Interpersonal Behaviour is a landmark work in social psychology that systematically uncovers the hidden mechanics of human interaction — from the subtleties of body language and eye contact to the complex dynamics of social roles, relationships, and group behaviour. With the precision of a scientist and the clarity of a gifted communicator, Argyle presents a comprehensive framework for understanding how and why people relate to one another the way they do, drawing on decades of empirical research to illuminate the everyday social encounters we so often take for granted. A foundational text in the field, this work argues that interpersonal behaviour is not random but governed by learnable, observable patterns — a thesis that proved revolutionary upon its first publication and remains deeply relevant today. Argyle's prose is authoritative yet accessible, making rigorous psychological theory available to both the academic reader and the intellectually curious layperson. Whether you are seeking to understand the science behind first impressions, the choreography of conversation, or the unspoken rules of social engagement, this Pelican Original leaves you questioning just how much of your own behaviour has been consciously chosen — and how much has always been quietly scripted.