Intercultural Communication for Everyday Life

Written for students studying intercultural communication for the first time, this textbook gives a thorough introduction to inter- and cross-cultural concepts with a focus on practical application and social action.<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Provides a thorough introduction to inter- and cross-cultural concepts for beginning students with a focus on practical application and social action</li> <li>Defines “communication” broadly using authors from a variety of sub disciplines and incorporating scientific, humanistic, and critical theory</li> <li>Constructs a complex version of culture using examples from around the world that represent a variety of differences, including age, sex, race, religion, and sexual orientation</li> <li>Promotes civic engagement with cues toward individual intercultural effectiveness and giving back to the community in socially relevant ways</li> <li>Weaves pedagogy throughout the text with student-centered examples, text boxes, applications, critical thinking questions, a glossary of key terms, and online resources for students and instructors</li> <li>Online resources for students and instructors available upon publication at <a href="http://www.wiley.com/go/baldwin">www.wiley.com/go/baldwin</a></li> </ul>