Social Psychology Of Communication, The

Description:
The Social Psychology of Communication is the first comprehensive introduction to social psychological perspectives on communication. This accessible guide provides an overview of key theoretical approaches from a variety of different disciplines (including cognitive, developmental and evolutionary psychology) as well as practical guidance on how to implement communication interventions in differing contexts. Divided into three parts covering theoretical perspectives, special topics in communication and applied areas and practice, the book features: * Navigational tools providing a 'how to' guide to using the book most effectively * A list of key words at the beginning of each chapter which are highlighted throughout the chapter for easy reference * A thorough glossary of keywords and definitions * A section on Special Topics in Communication including identity and resistance, rumour and gossip, evolution and communication This book will be an invaluable resource for students, academics and practitioners in Psychology and Communication.

Review:
'A very timely book...the focus on the multi-faceted nature of the social and behavioural changes that are allied to communication processes is impressive' - Jaan Valsiner, Professor, Department of Psychology, Clark University, USA

Table of Contents:
Glossary of Keywords and Definitions Introduction: The Social Psychology of Communication: Towards an 'Inter-Field' Approach; D.Hook & B. Franks PART I: INTRODUCING THE SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF COMMUNICATION The Developmental Impact of Communicative Interaction; J.Hardman Dialogue, Critical Consciousness and Praxis; C.Vaughan Non-verbal Communication and Culture; A.de-Graft Aikins Social Influence: Modes and Modalities; G.Sammut & M.Bauer Pragmatic Theory and Social Relations; B.Franks & H.Green Communicative Action and the Dialogical Imagination; S.Jovchelovitch PART II: SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMMUNICATIONIdentity and Resistance in Communication; C.Howarth Rumours and Gossip as Genres of Communication; B.Franks & S.Attia Empty and Full Speech; D.Hook Argument and Rhetoric; M.Meyer with M.Bauer Evolution and Communication; B.Franks & J.Dhesi PART III: APPLIED AREAS AND PRACTICE Religion as Communicative Action; E.Arens Media Health Campaigns: From Information to Social Change; C.Campbell & K.Scott Social Psychology of Political Communication; M.C.Nisbet & L.Feldman Science Communication; J.Gregory

Author Biography:
DEREK HOOK Lecturer in the Institute of Social Psychology at the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK and a Research Fellow in Psychology in the School of Human and Community Development, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. His publications include Foucault, Psychology and the Analytics of Power. BRADLEY FRANKS Senior Lecturer in Social Psychology at the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK. His interests include the relationship between cognition and culture, and their connection with evolutionary pressures. He is the author of Cognition and Culture. MARTIN BAUER Professor of Social Psychology in the Institute of Social Psychology at the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK. He is co-author of Journalism, Science and Society and co-editor of Qualitative Researching with Text, Image and Sound and Public Understanding of Science.