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Authors: Guo-Ming Chen, William J. Starosta
ISBN-13: 9780761832294, ISBN-10: 0761832297
Format: Paperback
Publisher: The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group Inc
Date Published: September 2005
Edition: 1st Edition

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Author Biography: Guo-Ming Chen

Book Synopsis

Foundations of Intercultural Communication is the broadest, most inclusive overview of the field of intercultural communication now available. It treats the history of the field, covers important topics like ethics and multiculturalism, and describes the way in which new advances in theory are starting to diverge from earlier emphasis.

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This introductory text addresses basics such as cultural perceptions and values; contextual matters such as language and nonverbal communication; interaction, including intercultural relationship development, conflict management, adaptation, and listening. A section on applications includes treatment of cultural diversity and intercultural communication competence and training, and the final section addresses ethics. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Table of Contents

Preface
Pt. IFoundation1
1Introduction to Intercultural Communication3
2Communication and Culture20
3Cultural Perception and Values32
Pt. IIContext59
4Language and Culture61
5Nonverbal Communication and Culture82
Pt. IIIInteraction109
6Intercultural Relationship Development111
7Intercultural Conflict Management140
8Intercultural Adaptation163
9Listening between Co-Cultures182
Pt. IVApplication209
10Cultural Diversity and Multiculturalism211
11Intercultural Communication Competence239
12Intercultural Training258
Pt. VEthical Issues and the Future281
13Ethics and the Future of Intercultural Communication283
References307
Index332

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