Sex Differences and Similarities in Communication

Author: Kathryn Dindia
Secondary Author: Daniel J. Canary
ISBN: 9780805851427

Sex Differences and Similarities in Communication offers a thorough exploration of sex differences in how men and women communicate, set within the context of sex similarities, offering a balanced examination of the topic. The contents of this distinctive volume frame the conversation regarding the extent to which sex differences are found in social behavior, and emphasize different theoretical perspectives on the topic. Chapter contributors examine how sex differences and similarities can be seen in various verbal and nonverbal communicative behaviors across contexts, and focus on communication behavior in romantic relationships. The work included here represents recent research on the topic across various disciplines, including communication, social psychology, sociology, linguistics, and organizational behavior, by scholars well-known for their work in this area.  In this second edition, some chapters present new perspectives on sex/gender and communication; others present substant

Publisher: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
Publish Date: 2006

Subjects: Language Arts & Disciplines / Communication Studies, Psychology / Interpersonal Relations, Psychology / Social Psychology, Social Science / Gender Studies

This book is available in the following Community Centers: Women's Center (Location: Communication)