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This volume represents a clear attempt to learn something from the
events in Eastern European countries. It does not start with
simplistic or old assumptions based on convenient Western
communication models, but instead takes a new approach. If chaos
theory could fundamentally change how physicists looked at order in
the universe, then it may be of value for communication scholars to
attempt to understand the diversity of chaos or order in the
"human" universe, rather than attempt to force existing models on
it for their own explanatory purposes.
Concern with various matters related to humans as they communicate
has led to an increase in both research and theorizing during the
second half of the 20th century. As a matter of fact, so many
scholars and so many disciplines have become involved in this
process that it is virtually impossible to understand and
appreciate all that has been accomplished so far. This book focuses
on one important aspect of human sense-making -- theory building --
and strives to clarify the thesis that theories do not develop in
some sort of social, intellectual, or cultural vacuum. They are
necessarily the products of specific times, insights, and mindsets.
Theories dealing with the "process" of communication, or
communicating, are tied to socio-cultural value systems and
historic factors that influence individuals in ways often
inadequately understood by those who use them. The
process-orientation of this book inevitably leads to an emphasis on
the perceptions of human beings. Thus, the focus shifts from the
subject or area called "communication" to the "act of
communicating." Finally, this volume offers insight into how the
process of human sense-making has evolved in those academic fields
commonly identified as communication, rhetoric, speech
communication or speech, within specific socio-cultural
settings.
This volume represents a clear attempt to learn something from the events in Eastern European countries. It does not start with simplistic or old assumptions based on convenient Western communication models, but instead takes a new approach. If chaos theory could fundamentally change how physicists looked at order in the universe, then it may be of value for communication scholars to attempt to understand the diversity of chaos or order in the human universe, rather than attempt to force existing models on it for their own explanatory purposes. This book is not merely based on the study of select groups of university students or on laboratory settings created in the minds of social scientists. It seeks to understand some of the "real world," including the historical backgrounds and the theoretical assumptions brought to studies of intercultural conflicts. Using personal and professional insights developed during firsthand contacts with existing situations, chapter authors illustrate some of the realities by using the complexity of changes in Eastern European states during the final decade of the 20th century. From education to business, from the role of women to the role of mass media, from the impact of political systems to the impact of history, communication between those who are culturally diverse, though they may have been arbitrarily forced to live under the same "political roof," is the theme of these scholarly studies. The editor's reason for developing this volume of original essays is his belief that diversity rather than assumed similarity or even sameness -- based on the use of inadequate terminology -- is necessary for learning from contemporary human experiences. He further believes that diversity and the significant roles of cultural values as well as of history need to become key concepts in the model with which to begin when it comes to the study of various aspects of intercultural communication. It is therefore vital that scholars who represent various points of view and backgrounds contribute to that process. After all, understanding what is happening in the world is centrally anchored in or related to effective and successful "intercultural" communication between scholars who have different academic and personal backgrounds.
Concern with various matters related to humans as they communicate has led to an increase in both research and theorizing during the second half of the 20th century. As a matter of fact, so many scholars and so many disciplines have become involved in this process that it is virtually impossible to understand and appreciate all that has been accomplished so far. This book focuses on one important aspect of human sense-making -- theory building -- and strives to clarify the thesis that theories do not develop in some sort of social, intellectual, or cultural vacuum. They are necessarily the products of specific times, insights, and mindsets. Theories dealing with the process of communication, or communicating, are tied to socio-cultural value systems and historic factors that influence individuals in ways often inadequately understood by those who use them. The process-orientation of this book inevitably leads to an emphasis on the perceptions of human beings. Thus, the focus shifts from the subject or area called "communication" to the act of communicating. Finally, this volume offers insight into how the process of human sense-making has evolved in those academic fields commonly identified as communication, rhetoric, speech communication or speech, within specific socio-cultural settings.
There has been an increased interest in both intercultural and
international communication, as well as ethical aspects of such
interactions. In spite of this, there are no books which address
this specific subject matter beyond limited surveys of different
types or forms of ethics, or attempted comparisons between various
ethical or value systems.
There has been an increased interest in both intercultural and
international communication, as well as ethical aspects of such
interactions. In spite of this, there are no books which address
this specific subject matter beyond limited surveys of different
types or forms of ethics, or attempted comparisons between various
ethical or value systems.
Until the past decade, development experts shared a conception of how to facilitate development in the Third World countries of Latin America, Africa, and Asia. One essential factor in this paradigm was the role of mass media communication. The media were expected to convey useful information from government development programs to their intended audiences. This dominant paradigm of mainly one-way communication flows did not lead to widespread development in the Third World. Instead, scholars and development planners began to search for alternative models of development and for other conceptions of development communication.
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