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Although the role of shared speech in political action has received much theoretical attention, too little thought has focused on the practice of listening in political interaction, according to Susan Bickford. Even in a formally democratic polity, political action occurs in a context of conflict and inequality; thus, the shared speech of citizenship differs significantly from the conversations of friendly associates. Bickford suggests that democratic politics requires a particular quality of attention, one not based on care or friendship. Analyzing specifically political listening is central to the development of democratic theory, she contends, and to envisioning democratic practices for contemporary society. Bickford's analysis draws on the work of Aristotle and of Hannah Arendt to establish the conflictual and contentious character of politics. To analyze the social forces that deflect attention from particular voices, Bickford mobilizes contemporary feminist theory, including Gloria Anzaldua's work on the connection between identity and politics. She develops a conception of citizen interaction characterized by adversarial communication in a context of inequality. Such a conception posits public identity - and hence public listening - as active and creative, and grounded in particular social and political contexts

Building trust -- Showing empathy -- Active listening -- Using influence tactics -- Helping others set goals -- Monitoring performance -- Giving feedback -- Encouraging positive actions -- Discouraging negative actions -- Training team members -- Helping others solve problems -- Helping difficult people -- Developing proteges.

Political discussions are important to a democratic society, and the media can play a significant role in generating political discussions by providing mediated public forums. Based upon these premises, this study conceptualizes talk radio listening as an 'opinion activity'. It examines the relationship between talk radio listening and various forms of opinion expressions and political discussions in Hong Kong. Analysis of a survey (N =800) shows that talk radio listeners are more opinionated about public affairs. They discuss public affairs more frequently with their acquaintances. They are also more willing to express minority opinions, more active in political participation, and more positive towards the value of political debates in the society at large. Some of these relationships, however, are conditioned by the consonance between the audience's pre-existing political attitudes and the contents of the radio talk shows. The implications of the findings are discussed. (Asian J Commun/NIAS)

"The Role of the Police Officer, Detective and Correctional Officer, Action Imperatives, Active Listening Skills, Understanding the Difference Between Interview and Interrogation, Understanding Human Nature, Pre-Interview Conversation, The Four Techniques for Successful Interviewing, Interview Preparation, Understanding Human Nature, Understanding Interrogation, Kids vs. Adult interviews, False Confessions"--

Describes efforts to teach peer counseling to adolescents living in a children's refugee camp in Subotica, Serbia, during 1993, & establishment of the "Peer Link Club," an international organization of adolescents/young adults trained to implement & teach peer counseling. The process involves learning the skills/techniques of active listening & problem solving in order to counsel other young people with traumatized pasts. Almost all of the children in camp had a parent or other close relative harmed in the war. Difficulties involved in getting the wary adolescents to begin communicating are described, as well as the progressive increase in group cohesion & sharing that occurred during the course of the workshop. Strategies used to create a context for relationship building are examined, along with the use of role-playing to teach participants how to engage in active listening & deal with stressful conversations. The project enabled young people to begin the long process of overcoming the impact of war & reviving their interrupted adolescence. Graduates eagerly carried the project to other refugee camps. J. Lindroth

"A diverse society means that getting along with different kinds of people is necessary for success in school and home life. By focusing on personality types, personal biases, leadership roles, active listening skills, conflict resolution, and more, this guide exposes readers to ideas of inclusion and cooperation. With down-to-earth language and relatable examples, the text explores social and emotional learning concepts and culturally responsive social justice themes. Twenty-first century readers will benefit from the concepts and ideas this volume provides"--

Introduction -- The journey awaits : the opportunity of experience -- The fundamentals of experience-driven leadership -- The three fundamental truths of experience-driven leadership -- The four fundamental skills for experience-driven leadership -- Applying the fundamentals-the experience-driven leadership model -- Rediscover your past -- Cultivating leadership wisdom -- Internalizing the lessons of experience -- Assessing your leadership reputation -- Seize your present -- Sensemaking-learning in the moment -- Applying the lessons of experience -- Engaging in active listening -- Gathering ongoing feedback -- Delivering ongoing feedback -- Mapping your leadership identity -- Demonstrating political savvy -- Shape your future -- Establishing your leadership brand -- Communicating your vision -- Selling yourself (without selling out!) -- Building and maintaining trust -- Leveraging your network -- Seeking experience -- Conclusion -- The journey continues : your path to becoming an experience-driven leader

"This lively and engaging text introduces readers to the core interpersonal and organizational skills needed to effectively collaborate on group projects in the classroom and the workplace. Group projects are critical in preparing students for the realities of today's workplace, but many college students despise group work-often because they have not been prepared with the necessary skills to effectively collaborate. This guide teaches core collaboration skills such as active listening, interviewing, empathy, and conflict resolution. It examines the research and theory behind these skills, and provides tangible ways to practice these skills both alone and in groups. This guide can be used a supplementary text for any courses involving group projects, and will also be of interest to professionals in communication, business, and many other fields"--

General introduction : in search of the meaning of liberalism in a China confronting crisis / Gilles Campagnolo -- History of thought : contributions to the reception and adoption/adaption of western thought -- The reception of Kant in China / Bo Xu -- Yan Fu and Kaiping Mines : the meaning of economic liberalism in early modern China / Qunyi Liu -- Liberal economic thought in republican China / Olga Borokh -- Modernization theory, Chinese modernization, and social ethics / Jean-Sébastien Gharbi -- Liberalization and individualization -- The essence of individuality in Kitaro Nishida's works : a contribution from Eastern Asia to a transcultural understanding of the meaning of individualism / Andrea Altobrando -- Reject of narcissism and social essentialism through the anthropology of Masao Maruyama / Masataka Muramatsu -- Dual individualization in East Asia : individualization in the society and in the family / Sang-Jin Han and Young-Hee Shim -- Intensive secularization of engaged Buddhism to heal isolated people in East Asia : active listening by monks in liberalized societies of Eastern Asia / Yoshihide Sakurai -- Liberalism, universalims and pluralism -- Self-determination : what liberalism is it? / Zhao Lizhi -- Slaughter's liberal theory of international law : comments from a Chinese perspective / Guimei Bai -- Liberalization of Russian foreign economic relations in North-Eastern Asia : a viewpoint on Chinese and Japanese business / Igor Botoev and Olga Tugulova -- Talking politics in China : media and "social management" in a China facing fast-pace modernization / Santiago Pinault