Handbook of Intercultural Communication (Handbooks of Applied Linguistics (HAL) 7) (2009. XXI, 560 S. 230 mm)

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