The nonverbal communication reader : classic and contemporary readings / edited by Laura K. Guerrero, Joseph A. DeVito, Michael L. Hecht.

Contents;

Part I: Beginning perspectives
1. Perspectives on nonverbal communication codes, functions and contexts
2. Perspectives on nonverbal communication skills
3. Perspectives on nonverbal research methods

Part II: Nonverbal codes
Section A: Kinesic cues: The body, eyes and face
4. Hand movements
5. Deaf babies babble with hands
6. Sex and relationship affect social self-grooming
etc.

Section B: Appearance and adornment cues
11. The effect of television advertising and programming on body image distortions in young women
12. Beauty can't be beat
13. Women's appearance and clothing within organizations
etc.

Section C: Vocalics: Sound and silence
17. Nonverbal vocalizations
18. Vocal attractiveness
19. The power of silence in communication
etc.

Section D: Contact codes: Proxemics and haptics
Section E: Time and place codes: Chronemics and the environment

Part III: Nonverbal functions
Section A: Expressing emotion and intimacy
Section B: Power, persuasion and deception
Section C: Creating impressions and managing interaction

Part IV: Contemporary nonverbal theories of message exchange
Accommodating nonverbally
Expectancy violations theory
Explaining face-to-face interaction
Creating close relationships through nonverbal communication
etc.

Includes bibliographical references.