Beyond Words: Movement Observation and Analysis
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (608 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 2881242510 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 324 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This fully-revised, extensively illustrated second edition includes a new introduction by the authors. Carol-Lynne Moore and Kaoru Yamamoto build on the principles that they expertly explored in the first edition of the book, maintaining a focus on the processes of movement as opposed to discussions of static body language. The authors combine textual discussion with a new set of website-hosted video instructions to ensure that readers develop an in-depth understanding of nonverbal communication, as well as the work of its
Willis, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA. 'A clearly presented and richly referenced synthesis of theories from anthropology, psychology, and neuropsychology supports their approach to movement analysis. This analysis also considers biological, socio-cultural, individual, and situational influences on human action includes thought-provoking theoretical discussions, challenging exercises, and an introductory training in movement observation.' - Carlotta J
Kaoru Yamamoto is Professor Emeritus at the University of Colorado and a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, having taught extensively in the U.S., Canada, Iceland, and China. She currently teaches at Columbia College, Chicago. Her most recent publication is The Harmonic Structure of M