Power in language
Subtitle: verbal communication and social influence
By: Sik Hung Ng, James J. Bradac.
Contributors: Bradac, James J.
Series: Language and language behaviors ;; vol. 3
Publisher: Sage Publications
Published: 1993
Place of publication: Newbury Park
Language: eng
Number of pages: 228
Subjects: Oral communication; Power (Social sciences)
Description: This volume is a comprehensive analysis of research and theory on verbal communication and social influence. It examines a variety of empirical studies, theoretical positions, methodological matters and substantive issues pertaining to the use of language for generating influence and control. It moves from the basic concept of monological speech and the achievement of power to the increasingly complex and subtle cases of conversational control and linguistic depoliticization.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-218) and index.