Intercultural Communication: A Reader - Softcover

Samovar, Larry A.; Porter, Richard E.

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9780534562410: Intercultural Communication: A Reader

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ISBN 10: 0534562418 ISBN 13: 9780534562410

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 1999

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This broad-based reader, compiled by the authors who defined, the course introduces students to the theoretical and practical aspects of intercultural communication. It includes a balance of articles with readings that discuss the classic ideas that laid the groundwork for this field, as well as those that investigate the field's latest research and ideas.

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About the Author:

LARRY SAMOVAR, Emeritus Professor at San Diego State University, received his Ph.D. from Purdue University, where he taught for five years. He was also an invited scholar at Nihon University in Japan. As an early pioneer in the field of intercultural communication, he has been a guest speaker at many universities in the United States. In addition, Dr. Samovar has worked as a communication consultant in both the private and public sectors. He has written and/or edited 14 textbooks--totaling 45 editions. Many of his publications have been translated into foreign languages and are used in 11 countries. As an active researcher he has presented more than 100 scholarly papers and conducted numerous seminars and workshops at international, national, and regional conferences. His publication list is extensive and encompasses books and articles on intercultural communication, small group communication, interpersonal communication, and public speaking.

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