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Cross-Cultural Communication

Theory and Practice

Palgrave Macmillan

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
  2. What is Cross-Cultural Communication?

    • Brian J. Hurn, Barry Tomalin
    Pages 1-19
  3. Key Thinkers in Cross-Cultural Communication (1)

    • Brian J. Hurn, Barry Tomalin
    Pages 20-46
  4. Key Thinkers in Cross-Cultural Communication (2)

    • Brian J. Hurn, Barry Tomalin
    Pages 47-61
  5. The International Use of English

    • Brian J. Hurn, Barry Tomalin
    Pages 62-77
  6. Developing Cross-Cultural Communication Skills

    • Brian J. Hurn, Barry Tomalin
    Pages 78-97
  7. Selection and Preparation for Foreign Assignments

    • Brian J. Hurn, Barry Tomalin
    Pages 98-124
  8. Leadership Across Cultures

    • Brian J. Hurn, Barry Tomalin
    Pages 125-140
  9. International Team Building and Teamworking

    • Brian J. Hurn, Barry Tomalin
    Pages 141-161
  10. The Effect of Culture on International Negotiations

    • Brian J. Hurn, Barry Tomalin
    Pages 162-190
  11. Multiculturalism and Diversity

    • Brian J. Hurn, Barry Tomalin
    Pages 191-207
  12. Globalization and its Effect on Culture

    • Brian J. Hurn, Barry Tomalin
    Pages 208-223
  13. Cultural Diplomacy and Nation Branding

    • Brian J. Hurn, Barry Tomalin
    Pages 224-240
  14. Transfer of Skills, Technology and Knowledge

    • Brian J. Hurn, Barry Tomalin
    Pages 241-258
  15. Cultural Profiling and Classification

    • Brian J. Hurn, Barry Tomalin
    Pages 259-273
  16. Teaching Cross-Cultural Communication

    • Brian J. Hurn, Barry Tomalin
    Pages 274-293
  17. Back Matter

    Pages 294-308

About this book

A comprehensive survey of the key areas of research in cross-cultural communication, based on the authors' experience in organizing and delivering courses for undergraduate and postgraduate students and in business training in the UK and overseas.

Authors and Affiliations

  • London Academy of Diplomacy, University of East Anglia, UK

    Brian J. Hurn

  • International House, London, UK

    Barry Tomalin

About the authors

Brian Hurn has been a writer and lecturer on Cross-Cultural Awareness and Communication at universities and multinationals for the past twenty years. He previously spent five years as Director of the Programmes Centre for International Briefings, Farnham, UK. He also has wide experience in course design, delivery, and presentation at conferences in the UK and overseas. His articles frequently appear in Industrial and Commercial Training amongst other publications.


Barry Tomalin is a writer, public speaker and trainer specialising in English language, cross-cultural and international communication training, with 30 years experience in over 50 countries. He is also the author of several books and articles in these fields and a member of the English language Council of the English Speaking Union.

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