Facework
Bridging Theory and Practice
- Kathy Domenici - University of New Mexico, USA, Domenici Littlejohn, Inc.
- Stephen W. Littlejohn - University of New Mexico, USA
Intercultural Communication | Management Communication | Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
`Written in an accessible and engaging style, there is much to recommend this text as an excellent illustration of practical theory' - William R Cupach, Illinois State University
Written in a clear, engaging style Facework introduces a new paradigm that identifies facework as the key to communication within the management of difference. The authors illustrate how facework is a central process in the social construction of both identity and community.
Key features include:
- going beyond traditional understandings of face to face communication to enrich the concept of facework;
- skills and methods appropriate for a face-centered practice of communication in the management of difference;
- a wide spectrum of examples of facework, including: building dignity, honor and respect in an ongoing conversations;
- a demonstration of fresh perspectives in a clear, engaging and accessible style.
"By "granting the other specificity," authors Domenici and Littlejohn successfully uphold the important values of human dignity, honor, and respect as anchoring points in which the story of the book evolves."
—Stella Ting-Toomey California State University at Fullerton
"The book is written in user-friendly language, well planned, well executed, and packed with useful ideas on building positive facework in diverse contexts."
—Stella Ting-Toomey California State University at Fullerton