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Lip Service: Smiles in Life, Death, Trust, Lies, Work, Memory, Sex, and Politics
Marianne Lafrance
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Description for Lip Service: Smiles in Life, Death, Trust, Lies, Work, Memory, Sex, and Politics
Hardcover. An expert in nonverbal communication tackles the science of smiles and their extraordinary social impact. Num Pages: 352 pages, 38 black-and-white illustrations. BIC Classification: JMS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 150 x 30. Weight in Grams: 430.
When someone smiles, the effects are often positive: a glum mood lifts; an apology is accepted; a deal is struck; a flirtation begins. But not all smiles are equally benign: a rival grins to get under your skin; a bully's smirk unsettles his mark. Who flashes more fake smiles, popular kids or unpopular kids? Is it good or bad when a bereaved person smiles? Much more than cheerful expressions, smiles are social acts with powerful consequences. Drawing on her research conducted at Yale University and Boston College as well as the latest studies in psychology, medicine, anthropology, biology, and computer ... Read more
When someone smiles, the effects are often positive: a glum mood lifts; an apology is accepted; a deal is struck; a flirtation begins. But not all smiles are equally benign: a rival grins to get under your skin; a bully's smirk unsettles his mark. Who flashes more fake smiles, popular kids or unpopular kids? Is it good or bad when a bereaved person smiles? Much more than cheerful expressions, smiles are social acts with powerful consequences. Drawing on her research conducted at Yale University and Boston College as well as the latest studies in psychology, medicine, anthropology, biology, and computer ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780393060041
SKU
V9780393060041
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About Marianne Lafrance
Marianne LaFrance received her PhD from Boston University. She is now a professor at Yale University, and her research has been featured in media outlets such as NPR, the BBC, and the New York Times. She lives in Guilford, Connecticut.
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