The Social Psychology of Communication

The Social Psychology of Communicationis 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.

Derek Hook is 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 is 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 W. Bauer is 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.

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 COMMUNICATIONThe 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