Intercultural Discourse and Communication:

The Essential Readings is a collection of articles that discuss major theoretical approaches, case studies of cultural and sub--cultural contact from around the globe, issues of identity in a biculturala individuals, and the a real worlda implications of intercultural contact and conflict.

* Collects articles that describe and analyze discourse and communication in several channels, including spoken, written, and signed.

* Considers various group organizations such as culture/subculture, gender, race/ethnicity, social class, age, and region.

* Includes brief introductions to each section by the editors that explain main concepts.

* Contains discussion questions that enhance the book's value for courses.