Intercultural Communication for Everyday Life

Baldwin, John R.; Coleman, Robin R. Means; González, Alberto

ISBN 10: 1444332368 / ISBN 13: 9781444332360

Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell, 2014

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Inhaltsangabe:

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.

• Provides a thorough introduction to inter- and cross-cultural concepts for beginning students with a focus on practical application and social action
• Defines “communication” broadly using authors from a variety of sub disciplines and incorporating scientific, humanistic, and critical theory
• Constructs a complex version of culture using examples from around the world that represent a variety of differences, including age, sex, race, religion, and sexual orientation
• Promotes civic engagement with cues toward individual intercultural effectiveness and giving back to the community in socially relevant ways
• Weaves pedagogy throughout the text with student-centered examples, text boxes, applications, critical thinking questions, a glossary of key terms, and online resources for students and instructors
• Online resources for students and instructors available upon publication at www.wiley.com/go/baldwin

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

John R. Baldwin is Professor of Communication at Illinois State University.

Robin R. Means Coleman is Associate Professor in the Departments of Communication Studies and Afroamerican and African Studies at the University of Michigan.

Alberto González is Professor of Communication at Bowling Green State University.

Suchitra Shenoy-Packer is Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at DePaul University.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Intercultural Communication for Everyday Life
Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell
Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Very Good
Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket