Richard Weiner believes that gossip has multiple benefits for the gossiper, the listener, the group and the society, and he is set to destroy the common myths about gossip.

Richard Weiner is the author of 23 books, including Webster's New World Dictionary of Media and Communications, found in major libraries around the world, and Professional's Guide to Public Relations Services, a textbook at many colleges.

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