{"product_id":"9781412954587","title":"Interracial Communication: Theory Into Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpecifically addressing how interpersonal communication as process is potentially impeded because of how we are socialized to think about racial differences, this exciting and much-anticipated second edition of Interracial Communication: Theory Into Practice guides readers in applying the valuable contributions of recent communication theory to improving everyday communication among the races. Authors Mark P. Orbe and Tina M. Harris offer a comprehensive, practical foundation for dialogue on interracial communication, as well as a resource that stimulates thinking and encourages readers to become active participants in the solution process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew to the Second Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eIncorporates new topics:\u003c\/i\u003e This edition includes discussions of whiteness and diversity management within the workplace and a brand new chapter on interracial conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eProvides updated statistics, research studies, and examples: \u003c\/i\u003eChanges reflect the state of study in a post-9\/11 society, including discussions of how the media frame race in relation to Middle Easterners and Latinos and pending issues relative to illegal immigration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eOffers student reflections:\u003c\/i\u003e Chapter concepts are brought to life through self-reflections about race as experienced by students enrolled in an interracial communication course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003ePresents additional reflections by the authors:\u003c\/i\u003e Each author offers new experiences to help readers understand how race is salient in their everyday lives, including friendships; romantic relationships; organizational, public, and group settings; and the mass media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eGives attention to all predominant U.S. races:\u003c\/i\u003e The book addresses African Americans, Asian Americans, European Americans, Latino\/a Americans, and Native Americans—in addition to discussing multiracial Americans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntended Audience\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an ideal core text for courses such as Interracial Communication, Intercultural Communication, International or Global Communication, and Race, Gender, and Media in departments of speech communication, mass communication, and ethnic studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47026896371952,"sku":"9781412954587","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781412954587_p0.jpg?v=1763728274","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781412954587","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}