Intercultural communication for everyday life
by
Baldwin, John R., 1960-
Title
:
Intercultural communication for everyday life
Author
:
Baldwin, John R., 1960-
ISBN
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9781444332360
9781118558881
Physical Description
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xix, 350 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Contents
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pt. 1. Foundations -- A rationale for studying intercultural communication -- Action, ethics, and research -- Origins -- pt. 2. Elements -- Subjective culture -- Identity : Struggle, resistance, and solidarity -- Intolerance -- acceptance -- appreciation -- pt. 3. Messages -- Verbal communication -- Nonverbal communication -- Rhetoric and culture -- Culture, communication, and media -- pt. 4. Contexts -- Global media, global cultures -- Adaptation and intercultural competence -- Relationships and conflict -- The political context -- Intercultural communication in international organizational contexts.
Abstract
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Written for students studying intercultural communication for the first time, this textbook gives a thorough introduction to inter- and cross-cultural concepts with a focus on practical application and social action. The book brings together a group of authors from diverse backgrounds (rhetoric, media studies, organizational approaches, and interpersonal communication) to present a broad view of "communication" that incorporates scientific, humanistic, and critical theories.
Subject Term
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Communication -- Philosophy.
Intercultural communication.
Added Author
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Baldwin, John R., 1960-