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William R. Cupach - Illinois State University, USA
Sandra Metts - Illinois State University, USA

Volume: 7

Series:
SAGE Series on Close Relationships

Other Titles in:
Close Relationships | Interpersonal Relations | Sociology of the Family

June 1994 | 136 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

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Contents

Gaining face, maintaining face and losing face all have numerous implications in the management of close relationships. This thorough review of research focuses on self-presentational aspects of communication in intimate relationships - `facework'.

The authors make a compelling case for facework as fundamental to any stage of a relationship, and in a clear and humorous manner offer insight into how to deal with problematic situations occurring in close relationships.

Face Management in Interpersonal Relationships

Embarrassing Predicaments

Managing Vulnerability in Escalating Relationships

Managing Problematic Episodes in Established Relationships

Facework in Relationship Disengagement

Relationships

About Face

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