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Intercultural Communication: A Critical Perspective
Written to encourage deeper understanding of and an active role in intercultural justice, Intercultural A Critical Perspective provides students with an in-depth examination of contemporary intercultural communication through the lens of power. Through this unique perspective, the book demonstrates how micro communication acts, encounters, and relationships between and within cultural groups can influence and be influenced by macro structures, organizations, and forces - and vice versa.
The book begins by introducing the concept of intercultural communication and demonstrating how ubiquitous it is in our everyday lives. Subsequent chapters address the ties between culture, power, and intercultural communication; how powerful ideologies develop from cultural views and ways of life; and the interplay of cultural representation and speaking for or about a cultural group. Readers learn the ways in which individuals and structures of power shape identity, how different structures and groups remember and forget the past, and how racialization relates to intercultural communication. The final chapters explore power dynamics with regard to globalization, intercultural relationships and desire, and our roles in intercultural communication. Rona Tamiko Halualani is a professor of intercultural communication at San José State University. Dr. Halualani is the author of In the Name of Native Identities and Cultural Politics , the co-editor (with Dr. Thomas K. Nakayama) of the Handbook of Critical Intercultural Communication , and the former editor-in-chief of the Journal of International and Intercultural Communication . She teaches courses on intercultural communication, critical intercultural communication, globalized intercultural communication, and culture and gender identity.
The book begins by introducing the concept of intercultural communication and demonstrating how ubiquitous it is in our everyday lives. Subsequent chapters address the ties between culture, power, and intercultural communication; how powerful ideologies develop from cultural views and ways of life; and the interplay of cultural representation and speaking for or about a cultural group. Readers learn the ways in which individuals and structures of power shape identity, how different structures and groups remember and forget the past, and how racialization relates to intercultural communication. The final chapters explore power dynamics with regard to globalization, intercultural relationships and desire, and our roles in intercultural communication. Rona Tamiko Halualani is a professor of intercultural communication at San José State University. Dr. Halualani is the author of In the Name of Native Identities and Cultural Politics , the co-editor (with Dr. Thomas K. Nakayama) of the Handbook of Critical Intercultural Communication , and the former editor-in-chief of the Journal of International and Intercultural Communication . She teaches courses on intercultural communication, critical intercultural communication, globalized intercultural communication, and culture and gender identity.
300 pages, Paperback
Published October 5, 2018
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April 27, 2021
This is one of the few textbooks I have read from tip to tail. For good reason too - the writing does a great job at captivating my attention. Additionally I am social justice minded and have an interest in being a change agent. I’m guessing if you have this book, it is for a class. This was the case for me, and to no surprise as it follows the trend of being a heavily priced book that bars it from being a casual read.
This textbook does an excellent job at establishing what intercultural communication is, and why it is relevant to learn. It also attempts the use of praxis by creating a framework to inform ourselves on issues and take action. This book has reinvigorated my passion to learn about communities around me, and to take thoughtful action.
Why the three stars? First, I can’t see myself reflecting back on this textbook. It captured the key essence of recognizing power dynamics, and recognizing dimensions of power. I think it would suit me better to fill my bookshelf with texts that help me raise awareness on issues as the textbook suggests. I think the nail in the coffin for me is the price point. The author deserves to make money for her hard work. It’s just too bad that texts like these are not more accessible to the public. With the commercial success of How to be an Antiracist, it is my hope that lessons from this book can also one day be commercially distributed and successful.
This textbook does an excellent job at establishing what intercultural communication is, and why it is relevant to learn. It also attempts the use of praxis by creating a framework to inform ourselves on issues and take action. This book has reinvigorated my passion to learn about communities around me, and to take thoughtful action.
Why the three stars? First, I can’t see myself reflecting back on this textbook. It captured the key essence of recognizing power dynamics, and recognizing dimensions of power. I think it would suit me better to fill my bookshelf with texts that help me raise awareness on issues as the textbook suggests. I think the nail in the coffin for me is the price point. The author deserves to make money for her hard work. It’s just too bad that texts like these are not more accessible to the public. With the commercial success of How to be an Antiracist, it is my hope that lessons from this book can also one day be commercially distributed and successful.
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