Love Signals: A Practical Field Guide To The Body Language Of Courtship - Hardcover

Givens, David B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312315058 ISBN 13: 9780312315054

Publisher: St Martins Pr, 2004

Synopsis

Identifying five phases of courtship including attracting attention, recognition, conversation, touching, and lovemaking, an anthropological guide explores the ways in which non-verbal communication impacts relationships while suggesting how to use body language strategically. 25,000 first printing.

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About the Author

David Givens began studying body language at the University of Washington in Seattle. He served as Resident Anthropologist and Director of information services and programs at the American Anthropological Association in Washington, D.C. for more than a decade. He is currently Director of the Center for Non-Verbal Studies in Spokane, Washington. He teaches in the Department of Communication Arts at Gonzaga University. He offers seminars on nonverbal communication to diverse audiences, including lawyers, judges, social workers, salespeople, physicians. He works with law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Intelligence community.

From the Inside Flap

Praise for Dr. Givens' on-line Nonverbal Dictionary:

"A masterful piece of work."
- American Library Association

"Highly recommended."
- New Scientist

"It's contents will enlighten you."
- Discover Magazine's "Pick of the Web"

"Site of the Day."
- Good Housekeeping

"Tells all you need to know--and much, much, much more."
- San Francisco Examiner "Website of the Week"

"Very interesting reading."
- Houston Chronicle

Edition details

• Publisher: St Martins Pr
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0312315058
• ISBN 13: 9780312315054
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 230