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The Dark Side of Close Relationships

This collection of essays represents a follow-up to the editors' 1994 publication, The Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication. In the preface to that collection of essays, they argued that "To fully understand how people function effectively requires us to consider how individuals cope with social interaction that is difficult, problematic, challenging, distressing, and disruptive." In this companion volume, the focus expands from social interaction to close relationships. Aside from the inherent need to investigate the bad as well as the good of interpersonal relationships, the editors and their colleagues simply find the dark side metaphor to be intellectually arousing. It stimulates investigation of important yet often neglected phenomena, and it especially encourages consideration of the hidden and forbidden, and the paradoxical and ironic elements of human relating. This volume assembles the cutting-edge work of first rate scholars from the ranks of communication, psychology, sociology, and cognate disciplines. As in the previous text, the subject matter and stylistic approaches are diverse, reflecting the broad and interdisciplinary domain that is the dark side of human affairs. The selection of topics is somewhat selective, reflecting only a sample of emerging scholarship in the interdisciplinary study of relationships. These internationally recognized scholars examine various topics related to the dark side, including fatal attractions, jealousy and envy, misunderstanding, gossip, conflict, codependence, sexual coercion, stalking, relationship termination, unrequited love, and mental health problems in relationships. Some chapters present original data and models, whereas others reconfigure the way in which the understandings of relationships can be better understood. In addition, the bookend chapters examine the ideology, nature, and problems of dark side scholarship. Collectively, the scholarly journeys made in this volume are intended to illustrate the complexities--both moral and functional--involved in close relationship processes. The intent is neither to valorize nor demonize the darker aspects of close relationships, but rather to emphasize their importance to the day-to-day "doing" of relationships. Only by accepting such processes as integral to relationships can their role be fully understood.

The Dark Side of Close Relationships II

The Dark Side of Close Relationships II is a completely new and up-to-date version of the original volume published in 1998, featuring new topics and authors. The volume showcases cutting-edge work on important topics by prominent scholars in multiple disciplines. It sheds light on the paradoxical, dialectical, and mystifying facets of human interaction, not merely to elucidate dysfunctional relationship phenomena, but to help readers explore and understand it in relation to a broader understanding about relationships. As previous Dark Side investigations have revealed, negative or dysfunctional outcomes can occur in relationships even though positive and functional ones are expected, and at the same time, positive silver linings are often found in some dark relational clouds. Such nuanced approaches are needed to better account for the complexity of close relationships. A unique and provocative collection, this volume will appeal to relationship researchers in communication, social psychology, family studies, and sociology.

The Dark Side of Close Relationships II

The Dark Side of Close Relationships II is a completely new and up-to-date version of the original volume published in 1998, featuring new topics and authors. The volume showcases cutting-edge work on important topics by prominent scholars in multiple disciplines. It sheds light on the paradoxical, dialectical, and mystifying facets of human interaction, not merely to elucidate dysfunctional relationship phenomena, but to help readers explore and understand it in relation to a broader understanding about relationships. As previous Dark Side investigations have revealed, negative or dysfunctional outcomes can occur in relationships even though positive and functional ones are expected, and at the same time, positive silver linings are often found in some dark relational clouds. Such nuanced approaches are needed to better account for the complexity of close relationships. A unique and provocative collection, this volume will appeal to relationship researchers in communication, social psychology, family studies, and sociology.

The Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication

The Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication examines the multifunctional ways in which seemingly productive communication can be destructive—and vice versa—and explores the many ways in which dysfunctional interpersonal communication operates across a variety of personal relationship contexts. This second edition of Brian Spitzberg and William Cupach’s classic volume presents new chapters and topics, along with updates of several chapters in the earlier edition, all in the context of surveying the scholarly landscape for new and important avenues of investigation. Offering much new content, this volume features internationally renowned scholars addressing such compelling topics as uncertainty and secrecy in relationships; the role of negotiating self in cyberspace; criticism and complaints; teasing and bullying; infidelity and relational transgressions; revenge; and adolescent physical aggression toward parents. The chapters are organized thematically and offer a range of perspectives from both junior scholars and seasoned academics. By posing questions at the micro and macro levels, The Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication draws closer to a perspective in which the darker sides and brighter sides of human experience are better integrated in theory and research. Appropriate for scholars, practitioners, and students in communication, social psychology, sociology, counseling, conflict, personal relationships, and related areas, this book is also useful as a text in graduate courses on interpersonal communication, ethics, and other special topics.

The Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication

The Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication examines the multifunctional ways in which seemingly productive communication can be destructive—and vice versa—and explores the many ways in which dysfunctional interpersonal communication operates across a variety of personal relationship contexts. This second edition of Brian Spitzberg and William Cupach’s classic volume presents new chapters and topics, along with updates of several chapters in the earlier edition, all in the context of surveying the scholarly landscape for new and important avenues of investigation. Offering much new content, this volume features internationally renowned scholars addressing such compelling topics as uncertainty and secrecy in relationships; the role of negotiating self in cyberspace; criticism and complaints; teasing and bullying; infidelity and relational transgressions; revenge; and adolescent physical aggression toward parents. The chapters are organized thematically and offer a range of perspectives from both junior scholars and seasoned academics. By posing questions at the micro and macro levels, The Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication draws closer to a perspective in which the darker sides and brighter sides of human experience are better integrated in theory and research. Appropriate for scholars, practitioners, and students in communication, social psychology, sociology, counseling, conflict, personal relationships, and related areas, this book is also useful as a text in graduate courses on interpersonal communication, ethics, and other special topics.

The Dark Side of Marketing Communications: Critical Marketing Perspectives (Routledge Studies in Critical Marketing)

What fuels capitalism and what stops it from collapsing? Does marketing communications support and sustain the economic and political status quo? This book is not about describing the ways in which businesses can optimize the messages they put across or about adding to the marketing communicator’s toolkit. This book argues that marketing communications plays an increasingly important role in bolstering contemporary capitalism. Drawing on conceptualizations of the ‘market’ from political economy and sociology, it focusses on five logics that underpin and sustain the form of capitalism in which we live: the logic of competition, the logic of sustainability, the logic of individualism, the logic of objectivity, and the logic of distraction. It does this by exploring those arenas which are increasingly dominated by the communicative activities of business: sport, CSR, social media, statistics, and entertainment. Bringing theories from marketing and consumer research, sociology, cultural studies, technology and media studies to bear on marketing communications, this book is necessary reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students and academics who wish to understand the broader role of marketing communications in the reproduction of contemporary capitalism.

The Dark Side of Relationship Pursuit: From Attraction to Obsession and Stalking

Awards and Praise for the first edition: Recipient of the 2006 International Association for Relationship Research (IARR) Book Award "This text, as it presently stands, is THE go-to text for stalking researchers. That is my opinion and the opinion of multiple fellow scholars I know in the field. It rarely sits on my shelf, but rather is a constant reference on my desk. I can always count on these authors to have done an extensive review of literature. I thought I was thorough, but they are always providing me with new references."--Dr. H. Colleen Sinclair, Associate Professor of Psychology, Mississippi State University "Cupach and Spitzberg provide the reader with a multidisciplinary framework for understanding the nature and impact of unwanted relationship pursuits. This book is an excellent resource for students and professionals alike who seek to gain knowledge about unwanted relational pursuits and stalking." —Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy The Dark Side of Relationship Pursuit provides historical and definitional frames for studying unwanted relationship pursuit, and considers the role of the media, law, and social science research in shaping today’s conceptualizations of stalking. The volume integrates research from diverse contributing fields and disciplines, providing a thorough summary and assessment of current knowledge on stalking and obsessive pursuit. Building on the foundation of the award-winning first edition, this revision considers assessment issues, offers an expanded analysis of the meta-analysis data set, and includes coverage of intercultural and international factors. As an increasing number of scholarly disciplines and professional fields study stalking and other forms of obsessive relationship pursuit, this book is a must-have resource for examining interpersonal conflict, social and personal relationships, domestic violence, unrequited love, divorce and relational dissolution, and harassment. It also has much to offer researchers, counselors, and professionals in psychology, counseling, criminal justice, sociology, psychiatry, forensic evaluation, threat assessment, and law enforcement.

The Dark Side of Relationship Pursuit: From Attraction to Obsession and Stalking

Awards and Praise for the first edition: Recipient of the 2006 International Association for Relationship Research (IARR) Book Award "This text, as it presently stands, is THE go-to text for stalking researchers. That is my opinion and the opinion of multiple fellow scholars I know in the field. It rarely sits on my shelf, but rather is a constant reference on my desk. I can always count on these authors to have done an extensive review of literature. I thought I was thorough, but they are always providing me with new references."--Dr. H. Colleen Sinclair, Associate Professor of Psychology, Mississippi State University "Cupach and Spitzberg provide the reader with a multidisciplinary framework for understanding the nature and impact of unwanted relationship pursuits. This book is an excellent resource for students and professionals alike who seek to gain knowledge about unwanted relational pursuits and stalking." —Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy The Dark Side of Relationship Pursuit provides historical and definitional frames for studying unwanted relationship pursuit, and considers the role of the media, law, and social science research in shaping today’s conceptualizations of stalking. The volume integrates research from diverse contributing fields and disciplines, providing a thorough summary and assessment of current knowledge on stalking and obsessive pursuit. Building on the foundation of the award-winning first edition, this revision considers assessment issues, offers an expanded analysis of the meta-analysis data set, and includes coverage of intercultural and international factors. As an increasing number of scholarly disciplines and professional fields study stalking and other forms of obsessive relationship pursuit, this book is a must-have resource for examining interpersonal conflict, social and personal relationships, domestic violence, unrequited love, divorce and relational dissolution, and harassment. It also has much to offer researchers, counselors, and professionals in psychology, counseling, criminal justice, sociology, psychiatry, forensic evaluation, threat assessment, and law enforcement.

The Dark Side of Translation

We tend to consider translation as something good, virtuous and bright, but it can also function as an instrument of concealment, silencing and misdirection—as something that darkens and obscures. Propaganda, misinformation, narratives of trauma and imagery of the enemy—to mention just a few of the negative phenomena that shape our lives—show patterns of communication in which translation either functions as a weapon or constitutes a space of conflict. But what does this dark side of translation look like? How does it work? Ground-breaking in its theoretical conception and pioneering in its thematic approach, this book unites international scholars from a range of disciplines including philosophy, translation studies, literary theory, ecocriticism, game studies, history and political science. With examples that illustrate complex theoretical and philosophical issues, this book also has a major focus on the translational dimension of ecology and climate change. Transdisciplinary and topical, this book is key reading for researchers, scholars and advanced students of translation studies, literature and related areas.

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We tend to consider translation as something good, virtuous and bright, but it can also function as an instrument of concealment, silencing and misdirection—as something that darkens and obscures. Propaganda, misinformation, narratives of trauma and imagery of the enemy—to mention just a few of the negative phenomena that shape our lives—show patterns of communication in which translation either functions as a weapon or constitutes a space of conflict. But what does this dark side of translation look like? How does it work? Ground-breaking in its theoretical conception and pioneering in its thematic approach, this book unites international scholars from a range of disciplines including philosophy, translation studies, literary theory, ecocriticism, game studies, history and political science. With examples that illustrate complex theoretical and philosophical issues, this book also has a major focus on the translational dimension of ecology and climate change. Transdisciplinary and topical, this book is key reading for researchers, scholars and advanced students of translation studies, literature and related areas.

Dark Sky Island: A chilling mystery set on the Channel Islands (Jennifer Dorey)

'A brooding, complex mystery' CAZ FREAR'A deeply atmospheric and gripping thriller with a wonderful sense of place' ROZ WATKINSThere's a killer on the island - and someone knows who...When human bones are found in a remote bay in the Channel Islands, DCI Michael Gilbert is plunged into an investigation to find out who they belong to. The remains are decades old - but after another body is discovered, the police realise they could be dealing with a serial killer. Journalist Jennifer Dorey is desperate for answers, driven by a secret of her own - but it soon becomes clear that nobody on the island is quite what they seem. Will anyone tell the truth before it's too late? Or will the killer on the island strike again...?A gripping thriller, perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves and Peter May.

Dark Social: Understanding the Darker Side of Work, Personality and Social Media

From Donald Trump's outrageous tweets to the impact of the GRU (Russia's military intelligence agency) on foreign elections, through to echo chambers and amplification by bots and networks - the negative side of social media is becoming ever more apparent. Now far removed from a comfortable landscape of cat videos and family pictures, social media is now open to exploitation from a range of sources, from disgruntled employees to 'fake news'.The negative impact of social media upon the workplace can have damaging consequences for businesses. Reputations can be ruined overnight, employees can manipulate social media feeds to their own advantage, and the boundaries between professional and personal social media conduct can become dangerously blurred.Dark Social is an approachable and widely applicable guide to the dangers of social media, and the steps that can be taken by businesses to avoid any negative consequences as a result of social media activity. Despite these risks, social media should not be neglected - it has become a fundamental part of business literacy and is now an essential element of any successful marketing & PR campaign. Drawing upon fascinating case studies and organizational psychology, Dark Social is a timely and fascinating insight into the darker side of social media.

Dark Social: Understanding the Darker Side of Work, Personality and Social Media

From Donald Trump's outrageous tweets to the impact of the GRU (Russia's military intelligence agency) on foreign elections, through to echo chambers and amplification by bots and networks - the negative side of social media is becoming ever more apparent. Now far removed from a comfortable landscape of cat videos and family pictures, social media is now open to exploitation from a range of sources, from disgruntled employees to 'fake news'.The negative impact of social media upon the workplace can have damaging consequences for businesses. Reputations can be ruined overnight, employees can manipulate social media feeds to their own advantage, and the boundaries between professional and personal social media conduct can become dangerously blurred.Dark Social is an approachable and widely applicable guide to the dangers of social media, and the steps that can be taken by businesses to avoid any negative consequences as a result of social media activity. Despite these risks, social media should not be neglected - it has become a fundamental part of business literacy and is now an essential element of any successful marketing & PR campaign. Drawing upon fascinating case studies and organizational psychology, Dark Social is a timely and fascinating insight into the darker side of social media.

Dark Web Investigation (Security Informatics and Law Enforcement)

This edited volume explores the fundamental aspects of the dark web, ranging from the technologies that power it, the cryptocurrencies that drive its markets, the criminalities it facilitates to the methods that investigators can employ to master it as a strand of open source intelligence. The book provides readers with detailed theoretical, technical and practical knowledge including the application of legal frameworks. With this it offers crucial insights for practitioners as well as academics into the multidisciplinary nature of dark web investigations for the identification and interception of illegal content and activities addressing both theoretical and practical issues.

Darstellung, Rezeption und Wirkung von Emotionen im Film: Eine interdisziplinäre Studie

Meike Uhrig analysiert den Zusammenhang zwischen Film- und Zuschaueremotionen und widmet sich dem Thema in einem lange geforderten interdisziplinären Ansatz zwischen Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaft. Sie zieht sowohl geistes- als auch sozialwissenschaftliche Methoden heran, um das eigens entwickelte integrative Modell zu untersuchen. Dabei unternimmt die Autorin zunächst eine detaillierte Analyse von Filmen des Hollywood-Kinos und vergleicht den populären Fantasy-Film mit Genres wie dem Action Film oder der Romantic Comedy. Die Wirkung der Filme wird anschließend in einem großangelegten Experiment getestet. Das Kernergebnis der Untersuchung zeigt, dass besonders der populäre Fantasy-Film eine emotionale Interaktion im Sinne des vorgestellten Modells fördert.​

Darwinism in the Press: the Evolution of An Idea (Routledge Communication Series)

Numerous books and articles have outlined Darwin's impact on American scientists, philosophers, businessmen, and clergy in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Few, however, have undertaken a study of Darwinism in the form in which it was presented to most Americans -- popular newspapers and magazines. The main concern of this book is to identify how the press is treated as a part of our culture - - pointing to its ability to shape and to be shaped by the forces that act on the rest of society and its ability to be critical in the interpretation of ideas for "the masses."

Darwinism in the Press: the Evolution of An Idea (Routledge Communication Series)

Numerous books and articles have outlined Darwin's impact on American scientists, philosophers, businessmen, and clergy in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Few, however, have undertaken a study of Darwinism in the form in which it was presented to most Americans -- popular newspapers and magazines. The main concern of this book is to identify how the press is treated as a part of our culture - - pointing to its ability to shape and to be shaped by the forces that act on the rest of society and its ability to be critical in the interpretation of ideas for "the masses."

Das 1x1 der Unternehmenskommunikation: Ein Wegweiser für die Praxis

Dieses Praxishandbuch zeigt, wie sich Unternehmen mit einer zielgruppenspezifischen Kommunikation bei ihren internen und externen Stakeholdern erfolgreich positionieren. Im Fokus der unternehmerischen Überlegungen steht der Aufbau einer nachhaltigen, positiven Unternehmensreputation, die sich auch in Krisensituationen bewährt. Der Autor veranschaulicht anhand zahlreicher Praxisbeispiele aus Mittelstands- und DAX-30-Unternehmen, Behörden und Verbänden, wie ein professionelles Kommunikationsmanagement ausgerichtet sein muss. Dabei werden in Theorie und Praxis die wesentlichen Felder der Unternehmenskommunikation behandelt: von Interner und Externer Kommunikation über Social Media, Storytelling und Issues Management bis hin zu Krisenkommunikation und Kommunikations-Controlling. Das Buch richtet sich in erster Linie an Praktiker, es ist aber auch für Studierende eine gewinnbringende Lektüre. „Die erweiterte Neuauflage voller Praxistipps und Best Cases liefert Inspiration, Tipps und Trends für Kommunikatoren mit Führungsanspruch.“ (Magazin pressesprecher).„Ein gelungener Ratgeber, der anschaulich zeigt, wie professionelle Unternehmenskommunikation in der Praxis funktioniert.“ (PR-Journal)

Das Archiv des Springer-Verlags: Ein Arbeitsbericht

Das Archiv des Springer-Verlags in Heidelberg

Das Archiv des Springer-Verlags in Heidelberg

1. Entstehung des Archivs Aus der Frühzeit des 1842 von Julius Springer in Berlin begonnenen Verlags sind lediglich 32 Autorenverträg- darunter allein 15 mit Jeremias Gotthelf geschlossene -, einige Urkunden sowie ein Geschäftsbuch erhalten. 1858 verkauft Springer sein Sortiment; er zieht um von der Breiten Straße zum Monbijouplatz und konzentriert seine Kräfte auf den V erlag. Gleichzeitig beginnt der Aufbau einer nach Autoren geordneten Registratur. Nach dem Umzug des Verlags in die Linkstraße (1911) wird von seinen Enkeln eine neue Ablage eingerichtet. Eine dritte Registratur entsteht seit 1937, eine weitere seit 1946 in Heidelberg. Nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg wird das Alt-Archiv (1858-1936) zunächst zum Reichpietschufer und 1958 dann in das Verlagshaus, Heidelberger Platz 3, überführt. In den 60er Jahren gerät es in Vergessenheit und wird erst 1981 wiederentdeckt. Seit 1983 ist das Alt-Archiv im Neubau des Verlags (Heidelberg, Tiergartenstraße 17) untergebracht. Bei systematischen Suchaktionen wird weiteres Material in verschiedenen Abteilungen des Ver­ lags sichergestellt und die Autorenkorrespondenz auch der folgenden Jahre in die archivische Betreuung über­ nommen. 3 2. Zur Geschichte des Verlags 1842-1877 Am 10. Mai 1842 gründet Julius Springer (1817-1877) in der Breiten Straße zu Berlin eine Buchhandlung und beginnt schon im selben Jahr, auch verlegerisch tätig zu werden. Zunächst veröffentlicht er Broschüren zu politi­ schen, wirtschaftlichen, sozialen und religiösen Fragen des Tages. Wichtigster Autor dieser ersten Jahre ist Jere­ mias Gotthelf, von dem Springer 1846 die ersten Bücher herausbringt und dessen Gesammelte Schriften er von 1856 bis 1858 in 24 Bänden verlegt.

Das Automobil als konstruktive Metapher: Eine Diskursanalyse zur Rolle des Autos in der Filmtheorie (Theorie und Praxis der Diskursforschung)

Das Best Situation Management Modell: Die Performanceorientierte Alternative zur BATNA (essentials)

In diesem Essential stellt Hermann Rock zunächst das in Harvard entwickelte und in der Praxis weithin verbreitete BATNA-Modell (Best Alternative To Negotiated Agreement) vor. Eine eingehende kritische Prüfung macht rasch die Schwachpunkte dieses Modells deutlich. Als Alternative präsentiert der Autor anschließend das Best Situation Management Modell (kurz BSM-Modell). Dabei wird deutlich, wie das BSM-Modell die performancebezogenen Mängel des BATNA-Modells kompensiert. Ziel der 7 Regeln des BSM-Modells ist ausschließlich die Optimierung Ihrer Verhandlungs-Performance. Das BSM-Modell beruht wissenschaftlich auf den Erkenntnissen jahrzehntelanger Verhandlungsforschung, die von den Professoren Neale/Lys in ihrem Werk Getting (more of) what you want) erklärt werden.

Das Bild in der Metapher: Bilder des Erfolgs – Bilder des Scheiterns

Bilder und bildliche Vorstellungen bestimmen von der frühesten Kommunikation an unseren Zugang zur Welt. Das Ziel des Bandes ist eine umfassende Aufklärung der Prägung unserer Welt durch die verwendeten Bilder entlang ausgewählter Beispiele alltäglicher Bildlichkeit.

Das Buchgewerbe und die Kultur: Sechs Vorträge gehalten im Auftrage des Deutschen Buchgewerbevereins im Winter 1907 (Aus Natur und Geisteswelt)