Description
Book SynopsisNonverbal Communication in Political Debates presents a framework for understanding and analyzing the multiple ways that nonverbal behavior functions in political debates. In addition to addressing the ways in which politicians are presented and present themselves in debate broadcasts, the framework considers a wide array of strategic objectives and unintended consequences of candidates' nonverbal behaviors. Along the way, the book examines theory and research from both humanistic and social scientific approaches, as well as an immense range of factors that influence how nonverbal behavior is enacted and portrayed. Scholars of communication, political science, psychology, and public relations will find this book particularly useful.
Table of ContentsTable 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
