Asian American ethnicity and communication

Author(s)

• Gudykunst, William B.

Bibliographic Information

Asian American ethnicity and communication

William B. Gudykunst

Sage Publications, c2001

• : cloth
• : pbk.

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index(p. 227-243)

Description and Table of Contents

Description

In examining Asian American ethnicity and communication, William Gudykunst begins by summarizing the cultural characteristics of Asian cultures that affectAsian Americans' communication. Next, he looks at Asian American immigration patterns, ethnic institutions, and family patterns, as well as at how ethnic and cultural identities influence Asian Americans' communication. The author focuses on how communication is similar and different among Chinese Americans, Filipino Americans, Japanese Americans, Korean Americans, and Vietnamese Americans. Where applicable, similarities and differences in communication between Asian Americans and European Americans are also examined. Gudykunst concludes with a discussion of the role of communication in Asian immigrants' acculturation to the United States.

Table of Contents

Communication and Ethnicity Cultural Characteristics of Asian Cultures Asian American Ethnic Groups Ethnic and Cultural Identities Asian American Communication Patterns Communication and Acculturation

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BA52048273
• ISBN:
  • 0761920412
  • 0761920420
• LCCN: 00009515
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Thousand Oaks, Calif.
• Pages/Volumes: xi, 244 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : E184.O6
  • DC21 : 305.895073
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Asian Americans -- Ethnic identity
  • LCSH : Asian Americans -- Communication
  • LCSH : Asian Americans -- Cultural assimilation