Intercultural Communication: Globalization and Social Justice

By Kathryn Sorrells

Book Overview

Globalization and Social Justice, Second Edition introduces students to the study of communication among cultures within the broader context of globalization. Kathryn Sorrells highlights history, power, and global institutions as central to understanding the relationships and contexts that shape intercultural communication. Based on a framework that promotes critical thinking, reflection, and action, this text takes a social justice approach that provides students with the skills and knowledge to create a more equitable world through communication. Loaded with new case studies and contemporary topics, the Second Edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the current global context, emerging local and global issues, and more diverse experiences. New to this Edition, New case studies illuminate intercultural relationships in a wide variety of contexts. Important new topics have been added to include the commodification of culture, transgender identities, religious fundamentalism and the role of new media and technology in Shaping communication across cultures. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1452292752
• ISBN13: 9781452292755
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.3" x 9.0"