| Handbook of Intercultural Communication Contributor(s): Kotthoff, Helga (Editor), Spencer-Oatey, Helen (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3110184710 ISBN-13: 9783110184716 Publisher: Walter de Gruyter OUR PRICE: $294.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2007 Annotation: In today's globalized world of international contact and multicultural interaction, effective intercultural communication is increasingly seen as a pre-requisite for social harmony and organisational success. This handbook takes a "problem-solving" approach to the various issues that arise in real-life intercultural interaction. The editors have brought together experts from a range of disciplines, including linguistics, psychology and anthropology, to provide a multidisciplinary perspective on the field, whilst simultaneously anchoring it in Applied Linguistics. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference |
| Dewey: 302.2 |
| LCCN: 2007028246 |
| Series: Handbooks of Applied Linguistics (Hal) |
| Physical Information: 1.39" H x 6.57" W x 9.65" (2.26 lbs) 582 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In today's globalized world of international contact and multicultural interaction, effective intercultural communication is increasingly seen as a pre-requisite for social harmony and organisational success. This handbook takes a ?problem-solving? approach to the various issues that arise in real-life intercultural interaction. The editors have brought together experts from a range of disciplines, including linguistics, psychology and anthropology, to provide a multidisciplinary perspective on the field, whilst simultaneously anchoring it in Applied Linguistics. Key features: provides a state-of-the-art description of different areas in the context of intercultural communication presents a critical appraisal of the relevance of the field offers solutions of everyday language-related problems international handbook with contributions from renown experts in the field |
