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Power: The Inescapable Communication Dynamic
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Definition of Power
  1. The Nature of Power
  2. Forms of Power
  3. Differences in Forms of Power
Indicators of Power
  1. General Indicators of Power
  2. Verbal Indicators of Power
  3. Nonverbal Indicators of Power
  4. Box 8-1 Sharper Focus Gender, Culture, and Powerful/Powerless Language
Power Resources
  1. Information
  2. Expertise
  3. Legitimate Authority
  4. Rewards and Punishments
  5. Personal Qualities
Problems of Power Imbalance
  1. Physical Violence
  2. Box 8-2 Focus on Controversy Gender and Relationship Violence
  3. Verbal and Nonverbal Abuse
  4. Sexual Harassment
  5. Commonplace Difficulties
Competent Communication and Balancing Power
  1. Dominance-Prevention Power Balancing
  2. Box 8-3 Sharper Focus Henry Boisvert Versus FMC Corporation
  3. Empowerment and Balancing Power
Summary
Quizzes Without Consequences
Key Terms
Suggested Readings
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