Intercultural Communication
A Reader
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
7th Edition
Published on 24. August 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
528 pages
978-0-534-20832-5 (ISBN)
Description
The goal of this text is to introduce students to the theoretical and practical aspects of intercultural communication. The text's articles begin with the basic elements of communication, and then look at how those elements are shaped by social and cultural forces. Specific co-cultures within the US, including blacks, hispanics, gays and women, are examined within the context of business, education, health care and the courtroom. The 7th edition has 14 new articles written for this edition with topics including "Cultural Identity" and "Managing Intercultural Conflicts Effectively".
The goal of this text is to introduce students to the theoretical and practical aspects of intercultural communication. The text's articles begin with the basic elements of communication, and then look at how those elements are shaped by social and cultural forces. Specific co-cultures within the US, including blacks, hispanics, gays and women, are examined within the context of business, education, health care and the courtroom. The 7th edition has 14 new articles written for this edition with topics including "Cultural Identity" and "Managing Intercultural Conflicts Effectively".
The goal of this text is to introduce students to the theoretical and practical aspects of intercultural communication. The text's articles begin with the basic elements of communication, and then look at how those elements are shaped by social and cultural forces. Specific co-cultures within the US, including blacks, hispanics, gays and women, are examined within the context of business, education, health care and the courtroom. The 7th edition has 14 new articles written for this edition with topics including "Cultural Identity" and "Managing Intercultural Conflicts Effectively".
More details
Edition
7th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 190 mm
Weight
703 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-534-20832-5 (9780534208325)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part One: Intercultural Communication: An Introduction; Approaches: Understanding Intercultural Communication; Part Two: Sociocultural Backgrounds: What We Bring to Intercultural Communication; International Cultures: Understanding Diversity; Co-Cultures: Living in Two Cultures; Part Three: Intercultural Interaction: Taking Part in Intercultural Communication; Verbal Processes: Thinking and Speaking; Nonverbal Interaction: Action, Sound, and Silence; Cultural Contexts: The Influence of the Setting; Part Four: Intercultural Communication: Seeking Improvement; Communicating Interculturally: Becoming Competent; Ethical Considerations: Prospects for the Future.