Ostracism the power of silence
Ostracism is among the most powerful means of social influence. From schoolroom time-outs or the ""silent treatment"" from a family member or friend, to governmental acts of banishment or exile, ostracism is practiced in many contexts, by individuals and groups. This lucidly writ...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York, New York ; London, [England] :
The Guilford Press
2001.
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| Colección: | Emotions and social behavior.
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798414806719 |
| Sumario: | Ostracism is among the most powerful means of social influence. From schoolroom time-outs or the ""silent treatment"" from a family member or friend, to governmental acts of banishment or exile, ostracism is practiced in many contexts, by individuals and groups. This lucidly written book provides a comprehensive examination of this pervasive phenomenon, exploring the short- and long-term consequences for targets as well as the functions served for those who exclude or ignore. Within a cogent theoretical framework, an exemplary research program is presented that makes use of such diverse m |
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| Notas: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (300 p.) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781593858278 |
