Intercultural communication in contexts

Examines communication in multicultural relationships and provides practitioners with the tools for effective communication amid cultural, ethnic, and religious differences. This title introduces students to primary approaches for studying intercultural communication along with a theoretical and pra...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Martin, Judith N. (Author), Nakayama, Thomas K. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : McGraw-Hill , c2013
Edition:6th ed
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Why study intercultural communication?
  • 2. The history of the study of intercultural communication
  • 3. Culture, communication, context, and power
  • 4. History and intercultural communication
  • 5. Identity and intercultural communication
  • 6. Language and intercultural communication
  • 7. Nonverbal codes and cultural space
  • 8. Understanding intercultural transitions
  • 9. Popular culture and intercultural communication
  • 10. Culture, communication, and intercultural relationships
  • 11. Culture, communication, and conflict
  • 12. Striving for engaged and effective intercultural communication