The Routledge Dictionary of Nonverbal Communication

Every day, the human awakes to a new world, a new dawn and a new cascade of nonverbal communication.It may be the pleasant scent of a rose, the soft touch of a loved one, the sight of sun rays on a bedroom floor or the excited chatter of a child.Whatever form it takes, your environment and all who inhabit it send nonverbal signals all day long - even while they sleep.The Routledge Dictionary of Nonverbal Communication celebrates this communication, examining a very wide selection of nonverbal behaviors, actions and signals to provide the reader with an informed insight on the world around them and its messages.Compiled in the form of a dictionary, the book is presented as a series of chapters with alphabetical entries, ranging from attractiveness to zeitgeist.The book aims to provide the reader with a clear understanding of some of the relevant discourse on particular topics while also making it practical and easy to read.It draws on a wide selection of discourse from fields such as ne