Handbook of Intercultural Communication
Author | : Helga Kotthoff |
Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter |
Total Pages | : 582 |
Release | : 2008-09-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783110198584 |
ISBN-13 | : 3110198584 |
Rating | : 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Download or read book Handbook of Intercultural Communication written by Helga Kotthoff and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2008-09-25 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today’s globalized world of international contact and multicultural interaction, effective intercultural communication is increasingly seen as a pre-requisite for social harmony and organisational success. This handbook takes a ?problem-solving? approach to the various issues that arise in real-life intercultural interaction. The editors have brought together experts from a range of disciplines, including linguistics, psychology and anthropology, to provide a multidisciplinary perspective on the field, whilst simultaneously anchoring it in Applied Linguistics. Key features: provides a state-of-the-art description of different areas in the context of intercultural communication presents a critical appraisal of the relevance of the field offers solutions of everyday language-related problems international handbook with contributions from renown experts in the field