Biological Dimensions of Communication: Perspectives, Methods, and Research

Over a decade ago, the authors developed a paradigm for the scientific study of communication that attributed individual differences in communication to individual differences in underlying neurobioligical systems. In addition to proposing a paradigm supported by a rather specific set of assumptions, the authors sought to provide a platform for the study of the biological influences on a wide range of communication processes. This volume advances that goal. In depth discussions of the theoretical perspectives in addition to communibilogy such as evolutionary psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and the biosocial approach and methods of biologically based inquiry are contained in the included chapters. Futhermore, the reader will find coverage of ongoing research programs in interpersonal and mass communication contexts.