Introducing Intercultural Communication: Global Cultures and Contexts

by Shuang Liu

Taking a truly global perspective, this textbook presents concepts, theories and applications from the field of intercultural communication in a lively and easy-to-follow style. Covering all the essential topics, from immigration to intercultural conflict to the impact of mass media and technology, this cutting edge new edition

A student-friendly structure with enhanced signposting to guide students through the book. Expanded coverage of ethics, digital communication and social media. A brand new set of international case studies to tie theory to real-world practices, including the European refugee crisis, Chinese food culture and Barbie dolls and beauty. A suite of student-friendly learning features, including ‘Do it!’ activity boxes, chapter summaries and applications of key theories in ‘Theory Corner’. Links to further reading and SAGE Video to help understanding. A host of online resources to reinforce students′ learning, including multiple choice quizzes, discussion questions and exercises. Introducing Intercultural Communication is the ideal guide to becoming a critical consumer of information and an effective global citizen. It should be required reading for students in media and communications, business and management, linguistics and beyond.

 

408 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2010

About the author

Shuang is an internationally recognised intercultural communication expert, specialing in the areas of ageing and immigration, acculturation, identity negotiation, and intercultural relations. More specifically, her research examines how older people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds build a sense of home as they live and age in a foreign land; how family and community care can be best integrated to provide culturally appropriate care for older people; how older people interact with their physical, social, cultural, and digital environment to develop attachment to home and place; and the consequences of these interactions for well-being. Shuang's work has been published in high-ranking international journals, and two sole authored books: Identity, hybirdity and cultural home (2015; Rowman & Littlefield) and Chinese migrants ageing in a foreign land (2019; Routledge). The textbook, Introducing intercultural communication: Global cultures and contexts, which she co-authored with two colleagues is in its 3rd edition, and adopted in 26 countries across 4 continents, with holdings in libraries of prestigeous institutions including Stanford University, Yale University, University of Oxford, University of Cape Town, and University of Zurich. Shuang is a fellow of the International Academy of Intercultural Research.

Shuang welcomes inquires from prospective Honours or Higher Degreee by Research students who are interested in working with her on their theses in any of the related research areas.

Reviews

[Donia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really informative and I enjoyed most of the chapters. Included really in-depth examples. The only negative thing is that the pictures aren't in color and everything is in blue or black for some reason.
Did not read Chapter 12 because wasn't part of the syllabus.

[Clara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Used in the course "Communication Perspectives". Very good and clean book. I personally liked the theory corners, and how they did not always opt for the most academic language but rather keep it on a level so even I, with English as my second language, can without any troubles study this book and gain knowledge. Sometimes a few too many theories that only had one, two lines of description. Instead of learning from the book I would have to Google some words. All in all I enjoyed the book, both a good read and with a significant amount of information. Exam next week, wish me luck!

[Aaax]

I have a homework. I must read a chapter in this book. Please!

[joost · Rating 4 out of 5]

interesting, but very wordy

[Paula Kirman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Issues and theories pertaining to intercultural communication, written by a multinational group of writers and including case studies from around the world. Truth be told, I read this as part of a university course I am taking, but it really has a lot of value if you work in a multicultural or international setting.