Genderspeak: Men, Women and the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-defence - Hardcover

Elgin, Suzette Haden

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471305065 ISBN 13: 9780471305064

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1993

Synopsis

Communications guru Suzette Haden Elgin bridges the gender gap. In this groundbreaking book, the internationally acclaimed author of The Gentle Art of Verbal Self–Defense helps you anticipate and avoid the frustrating conversational knots in which men and women all too often find themselves entangled. Picking up where other authors leave off, Suzette Haden Elgin arms you with her proven techniques for dealing effectively with verbal confrontation in your personal and professional lives. She zeroes in on how to:
∗ Identify the differences between women′s and men′s perceptions of the world and avoid the dangerous semantic traps they create
∗ Distinguish between innocent and willful misunderstandings––and what to do about them
∗ Read body language and use it as a powerful communications tool
∗ Recognize and put an end to the treacherous verbal games people play
Strikingly true–to–life dialogues and scenarios illustrate each point, covering nearly every argument and misunderstanding you′ve ever had with somebody of the opposite sex. Empowered with Elgin′s proven techniques for dealing with these situations, you′ll be prepared to take full control of any verbal confrontation with your co–workers, friends, and family.

About this title

About the Author:

SUZETTE HADEN ELGIN, Ph.D., is an expert in applied psycholinguistics and the founder of the Ozark Center for Language Studies. She is the author of 23 books, including the bestselling the Gentle Art of Verbal Self–Defense books, as well as textbooks and novels.

Synopsis:

This treatise challenges the theory that men and women speak different dialects of English, explaining how each gender can better understand the other by applying the author's verbal communication techniques to the conflicts that often arise between the sexes.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0471305065
• ISBN 13: 9780471305064
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 336