Among Cultures: The Challenge of Communication

By Bradford J. Hall

Book Overview

Through its unique approach of using narratives and stories to convey theories and concepts, this text, now in its fourth edition, gives students a foundational knowledge in intercultural communication that is imperative for understanding and navigating our increasingly complex human interactions.

This edition continues with an interpretive approach to intercultural communication that is dedicated to providing resources to understand and explain how our own and other cultural systems are reasonable and valuable. New to this edition are increased explorations of immigration, intersectionality, and privilege. For greater flexibility, it introduces a series of mini chapters on topics such as globalization (including discussion of the impact of new media and popular culture), education, and the role of culture in family communication, health communication, environmental communication and multicultural leadership. Each chapter again closes with a summary, reflection questions, and suggestions for activities available for students' own review or as potential class exercises.

The book is an ideal companion for introductory or upper-level undergraduate courses in intercultural communication.　

Online resources include self-tests, enrichment activities, reflection questions, recommendations for addition readings for students, lecture slides, chapter objectives, supplemental readings, sample discussion and test questions, and additional classroom activities for instructors. Please visit www.routledge.com/cw/hall.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367620022
• ISBN13: 9780367620028
• Release Date: June 2022
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.8" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

Great book

I needed this book for a inter cultural communication class and so far it's been very interesting.

Excellent introductory work

This is an excellent book for students venturing into the field of intercultural communication. Clearly written, with many engaging case studies and examples. As a student, I found it very helpful.