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Intercultural Discourse C
Contributor(s): Kiesling, Scott F. (Editor), Paulston, Christina Bratt (Editor)
ISBN: 0631235434     ISBN-13: 9780631235439
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $168.10  
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: September 2004
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Annotation: "Intercultural Discourse and Communication: The Essential Readings" is a collection of articles from the field of intercultural discourse and intercultural communication. It consists of four sections, which provide readings on major theoretical approaches, case studies of cultural and sub-cultural contact from around the globe, issues of identity in "bicultural" individuals, and the "real-world" implications of intercultural contact, and conflict, in two cases.


Each section includes a brief introduction by the editors that explains the main concepts, as well as discussion questions that enhance the book's value for courses.

Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Sociology - General
- Social Science | Anthropology - General
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Communication Studies
Dewey: 302.2
LCCN: 2003025112
Series: Linguistics: The Essential Readings
Physical Information: 1.24" H x 7" W x 9.88" (1.71 lbs) 352 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Intercultural Discourse and Communication: The Essential Readings is a collection of articles that discuss major theoretical approaches, case studies of cultural and sub-cultural contact from around the globe, issues of identity in 'bicultural' individuals, and the 'real world' implications of intercultural contact and conflict.

  • Collects articles that describe and analyze discourse and communication in several channels, including spoken, written, and signed.
  • Considers various group organizations such as culture/subculture, gender, race/ethnicity, social class, age, and region.
  • Includes brief introductions to each section by the editors that explain main concepts.
  • Contains discussion questions that enhance the book's value for courses.