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Dr. Robert N. Gaines is a professor of communication studies at The University of Alabama. Dr. Gaines' research deals with the history of rhetoric, and has appeared in numerous academic journals including Philosophy and Rhetoric and Rhetoric Society Quarterly.

Political Communication
The communication of political figures, government institutions, campaign teams, citizens/voters, and social movements makes it an expansive division of communication studies. One of the most basic forms of political communication is the press release, which is how government institutions and political figures communicate to their constituents.

Nonverbal Communication in Politics
Nonverbal communication can be particularly important when political communication scholars analyze political speeches, debates during elections, etc. Nonverbal communication consists of the aspects of human communication that go beyond the words being said, such as body language, vocal pitch and speed, and physical touch.