What is Cross-Cultural Communication?

Brian J. Hurn and Barry Tomalin
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Brian J. Hurn: University of East Anglia
Barry Tomalin: International House

Chapter 1 in Cross-Cultural Communication, 2013, pp 1-19 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract This first chapter looks at the influence of other disciplines on cultural studies. It examines different definitions of ‘culture’ and ‘communication’ and looks at key areas of cultural diversity in visible behaviour and underlying values. It analyses strategies for optimizing successful communication with people of other cultures and overcoming the barriers to cross-cultural communication.

Keywords: Power Distance; Corporate Culture; Communication Style; Cultural Communication; Emotional Communicator (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1057/9780230391147_1

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