Communication between cultures

Packed with current research and examples, the 9th editions equips students with a deep understanding and appreciation of different cultures while helping them develop practical communication skills. Part I introduces the study of communication and culture; Part II focuses on the ability of culture...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Samovar, Larry A. (Author), McDaniel, Edwin R. (Author), Porter, Richard E. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston, Massachusetts : Cengage Learning , c2017
Edition:9th ed
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Intercultural communication: a requirement for the interdependent global society
  • 2. Communication and culture: the voice and the echo
  • 3. The deep structure of culture: lessons from the family
  • 4. Worldview: cultural explanations of life and death
  • 5. Cultural history: precursor to the present and future
  • 6. Cultural values: road maps for behavior
  • 7. Culture and identity: situating the individual
  • 8. Verbal messages: exchanging ideas through language
  • 9. Nonverbal communication: the messages of action, space, time, and silence
  • 10. Intercultural communication in contexts: application in business, education, and healthcare
  • 11. The challenges of intercultural communication: managing differences