{"product_id":"among-cultures-the-challenge-of-communication-9781138657823","title":"Among Cultures: The Challenge of Communication","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmong Cultures: The Challenge of Communication  Third Edition explores intercultural communication and the relationship between communication and culture  using narrative as a common and compelling thread for studying intercultural interactions. Anchored in the position that people make sense of their worlds through choosing and telling narratives to themselves and others  this text is replete with narratives and stories. Chapters address key aspects of intercultural communication  including verbal and nonverbal communication; stereotypes and bias; identity; conflict; diversity; and ethics. Using an interpretive approach to intercultural communication  the text helps students understand that although a person may appear different  his\/her common sense is quite reasonable within a particular interpretive context. Resources are included to help students understand and explain the reasonableness of other cultural systems. The text includes activities for students to complete while reading  including self-assessments and nonverbal self-knowledge tests. Reflection questions within and at the end of each chapter promote thinking and discussion on each topic. With its unique approach to studying intercultural communication via real-life narratives  this text facilitates a deep understanding of the cultural aspects of communication. In providing the narratives of others  it encourages students to tell their own stories and build a strong foundation for communicating across cultures. New to the Third Edition: New chapter\"What Role Does Culture Play in Contemporary Contexts?\"explores intercultural communication as it relates to the environment  health  and technology. New sections on identity  silence  and terms of address as important communicative practices in intercultural settings. Updated sections on honorifics  key terms  social dramas and the golden approaches to ethics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648347004981,"sku":"ByrdShop_1138657824","price":150.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781138657823.jpg?v=1781716627","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/among-cultures-the-challenge-of-communication-9781138657823","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}