Basic Concepts of Intercultural Communication
Author | : Milton Bennett |
Publisher | : Hachette UK |
Total Pages | : 403 |
Release | : 2013-10-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781473643512 |
ISBN-13 | : 1473643511 |
Rating | : 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: In the long-awaited second edition of Basic Concepts of Intercultural Communication, Milton J. Bennett provides a comprehensive overview of the field from a constructivist perspective. In addition to his insightful analysis, Bennett offers a full complement of classic readings on the topic of intercultural communication, including: • “Science and Linguistics,” by Benjamin Lee Whorf • “The Power of Hidden Differences,” by Edward T. Hall • “Culture: A Perceptual Approach,” by Marshall R. Singer • “Communication in a Global Village,” by Dean Barlund • “Cultural Identity: Reflections on Multiculturalism,” by Peter S. Adler