Among Cultures The Challenge of Communication

• Main Authors: Hall, Bradford J. (Author), Covarrubias, Patricia (Author), Kirschbaum, Kristin A. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York Routledge 2018
• Edition: Third Edition
• Subjects: Intercultural communication; Culture conflict
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• Item Description: Includes index
• Physical Description: xxvi, 428 pages 25 cm
• ISBN: 9781138657823

Among Cultures: The Challenge of Communication, Third Edition explores intercultural communication and the relationship between communication and culture, using narrative as a common and compelling thread for studying intercultural interactions. Anchored in the position that people make sense of their worlds through choosing and telling narratives to themselves and others, this text is replete with narratives and stories. Chapters address key aspects of intercultural communication, including verbal and nonverbal communication; stereotypes and bias; identity; conflict; diversity; and ethics. Using an interpretive approach to intercultural communication, the text helps students understand that although a person may appear different, his/her common sense is quite reasonable within a particular interpretive context. Resources are included to help students understand and explain the reasonableness of other cultural systems.