Written In A Conversational Style, This Book Introduces Students To The Foundations Of Intercultural Communication, A Vibrant Discipline Within The Field. Authors Stella Ting-toomey And Leeva Chung Take A Multicontextual, Inclusive Approach That Balances International And Intercultural Communication Issues Against U.s. Domestic Diversity Issues. In Addition To Emphasizing A Value-oriented Perspective On Intercultural Encounters, The Text Contains A Robust Ethical Chapter, Complete With Specific Guidelines That Will Help Students Become Ethical Intercultural Communicators. By Integrating Current Empirical Research With Lively Intercultural Examples, The Authors Ask Thought-provoking Questions And Pose Ethical Dilemmas For Students To Ponder. The Text Offers A Sprawling Treatment Of Such Topics As Ethnic And Cultural Identity Change, Culture Shock And Intercultural Adjustment, Romantic Relationships And Raising Bicultural Children, Global Identity Challenges, And Decision-making Choices In Intercultural Ethics--