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.Provides a thorough introduction to inter- and cross-cultural concepts for beginning students with a focus on practical application and social actionDefines “communication” broadly using authors from a variety of sub disciplines and incorporating scientific, humanistic, and critical theoryConstructs a complex version of culture using examples from around the world that represent a variety of differences, including age, sex, race, religion, and sexual orientationPromotes civic engagement with cues toward individual intercultural effectiveness and giving back to the community in socially relevant waysWeaves 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 instructorsOnline resources for students and instructors available�”�upon publication atwww.wiley.com/go/baldwinBook detailsPublisher:Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (February 3, 2014)Language:EnglishISBN-10:1444332368ISBN-13:978-1444332360