Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nonverbal communication: basic perspectives -- The roots of nonverbal behavior -- The ability to receive and send nonverbal signals -- The effects of the environment on human communication -- The effects of territory and personal space on human communication -- The effects of physical characteristics on human communication -- The effects of gesture and posture on human communication -- The effects of touch on human communication -- The effects of the face on human communication -- The effects of eye behavior on human communication -- The effects of vocal cues the accompany spoken words -- Using nonverbal behavior in daily interaction -- Nonverbal messages in special contexts.