John S. Seiter, Harry Weger

Nonverbal Communication in Political Debates

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book presents a framework for understanding the role of nonverbal behavior in political debates, including an examination of candidates' attempts to undermine opponents while presenting themselves as likeable. Theory and historical examples underline the importance of nonverbal elements in political contests.

Produktdetails

• Lexington Studies in Political Communication
• Verlag: Lexington Books
• Seitenzahl: 244
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Mai 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 402g
• ISBN-13: 9781498585248
• ISBN-10: 1498585248
• Artikelnr.: 63596443

Autorenporträt

John S. Seiter is distinguished professor of communication studies in the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Communication Studies at Utah State University. Harry Weger, Jr. is professor of communication at University of Central Florida in Orlando.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. A Rationale and Framework for Exploring Nonverbal Communication
in Political Debates
Chapter 2. A Primer on Nonverbal Behavior
Chapter 3. Nonverbal Behavior of the Speaking Candidate
Chapter 4. Background Nonverbal Behavior in Political Debates: The Role of
Nonspeaking Candidates
Chapter 5. Mediated Nonverbal Communication and Political Debates
Chapter 6. Applying Principles of Persuasion to the Social Scientific Study
of Nonverbal Behavior in Political Debates
Chapter 7. Humanistic Theories for Analyzing Nonverbal Behavior in
Televised Debates
Chapter 8. Nonverbal Behavior in the 2016 Presidential Debates: Applying
Communication Theory to the Debates