Theories in Intercultural Communication

Theories in Intercultural Communication Volume 12 of the International and Intercultural Communication Annual provides the most current overview and assessment of theorizing activity in intercultural communication. Advancements stimulated by empirical research resulting from the 1983 title in the same series Intercultural Communication Theory are reflected in this volume. In addition to revised chapters on such topics as constructivist theory coordinated management theory convergence theory and adaptation in intercultural relationships a number of new perspectives have been developed including discussions on intercultural tranformation and network theory. Contributors from UK and Australia serve to broaden the scope. Just as the earlier volume helped to define the field Theories in Intercultural Communication is an important contribution pointing to areas for further research the need for continued refinements of existing approaches and increased efforts at integration.