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Nolan, Riall W.,

Communicating and adapting across cultures : living and working in the global village / Riall W. Nolan. - viii, 205 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-198) and index.

Introduction -- The Cultural Basis of Difference -- Encountering Difference -- Communication and Culture -- Verbal Communication -- Nonverbal Communication -- Learning a Language I: Making Decisions -- Learning a Language II: On Your Own -- Planning Your Transition -- Gathering Information -- Getting Ready -- Making the Crossing -- At Home -- At Work -- More Language -- Coming Home -- App. I: Checklist for Planning a Transition -- App. II: Resources for Further Learning -- Works Cited -- Index. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Ch. 8. Ch. 9. Ch. 10. Ch. 11. Ch. 12. Ch. 13. Ch. 14. Ch. 15.

ISBN: 0897896602 9780897896603

LCCN: 98044202

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Employment in foreign countries--Psychological aspects
Cross-cultural orientation
Intercultural communication

LC Class. No.: HF5382.55 / .N65 1999

Dewey Class. No.: 303.482