Handbook of Intercultural Communication

By: Helga KotthoffPeso: 1 kgSubgêneros do livro: LinguísticaTipo de narração: ManualISBN: 9783110214314Helen Spencer-Oatey

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 for everyday language-related problems international handbook with contributions from renowned experts in the field

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3110214318
• ISBN13: 9783110214314
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: de Gruyter Mouton
• Length: 581 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.5" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary