Presenting balanced coverage of skills and theory, Intercultural Competence provides readers with the knowledgeable background and necessary skills to succeed in today's multicultural environment.
Blending both the practical and theoretical, this thoroughly researched book offers readers an enjoyable read and contemporary coverage of the impact of technology on intercultural communication and cutting-edge interpersonal scholarship. Intercultural Competence provides a discussion of important ethical and social issues relating to intercultural communication and encourages readers to apply theory through vivid examples to better prepare them to interact in intercultural relationships.
BooknewsChapters on cultural differences in communication, verbal and nonverbal codes, and variations in persuasion focus on practical reasons for understanding people from different cultures, and help undergraduates develop competence in intercultural and interpersonal communication. This second edition highlights health care, education, and business as areas where people from different cultures converge, and contains expanded discussion of ethical and social issues. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Categories:
- Politics & Social Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Communication & Media Studies
- Social Sciences
Publisher : Pearson
Author : Lustig, Myron W.,Koester, Jolene
Language : English
Edition : 6
Published :2009-02-15
Number Of Pages : 400
Binding : paperback
ISBN-10 : 0205595758
ISBN-13 : 9780205595754
Item weight : 1.32 lb
Dimensions : 0.71 in x 7.4 in x 8.98 in
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