Interracial Communication
Theory Into Practice

Third Edition

Mark P. Orbe - Western Michigan University, USA
Tina M. Harris - University of Georgia, USA

Courses:
Cross-Cultural Psychology | Intercultural Communication | Intercultural Communication | Interracial Communication

December 2013 | 416 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

This Third Edition of Interracial Communication: Theory Into Practice guides readers in applying the 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 dialogue across racial barriers. Part I provides a foundation for studying interracial communication and includes chapters on the history of race and racial categories, the importance of language, the development of racial and cultural identities, and current and classical theoretical approaches. Part II applies this information to interracial communication practices in specific, everyday contexts, including friendships, romantic relationships, the mass media, and organizational, public, and group settings. This Third Edition includes the latest data, new research studies and examples, all-new photos, and important new topics.

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Preface

Part I: Foundations for Interracial Communication Theory and Practice

1. Studying Interracial Communication

2. The History of Race

3. The Power of Verbal and Nonverbal Codes

4. Racial and Ethnic Identity Negotiation

5. Intersectionality of Identities

6. Theoretical Approaches to Studying Interracial Communication

Part II: Interracial Communication in Specific Contexts

7. Racial Hierarchies as International Communication Phenomena

8. Friendships and Romantic Relationships

9. Interracial Communication in the Workplace

10. Interracial Conflict

11. Race/Ethnicity and the Mass Media

12. Moving From the Theoretical to the Practical

Glossary

References

Index

About the Authors

“A very unique and excellent read on not only intercultural communication, but also the vernacular surrounding race and ethnicity.”

Daniel Hodge

Azusa Pacific University

Excellent, book - provides essential inside of the communication challenges within socity.

Mrs Petra Chipperfield

Department of Adult Nursing, City University

February 24, 2015

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This is a practical and comprehensive book on interracial communication that is thought provoking. I liked the way that it applys theory to practice and stimulates discussion.

Angela Rowlands

Centre for Medical Education, Queen Mary, University of London

February 27, 2014

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Key features

NEW TO THIS EDITION

The book covers the impact of President Obama on U.S. understanding of race and race relations and multiracial identity and introduces the concept of a “post-racial” society.
A new Chapter 7 on race in the global context recognizes the impact of globalization on race and racism in the United States and around the world, focusing on colorism or skin color bias within microcultural groups.
A new chapter on interracial relationships covers interracial friendships and interracial romantic relationship (previously covered in separate chapters).
New case studies, based on current news stories, have been added to introduce each chapter.
Updated examples, boxed features, end-of-chapter activities, research studies, and statistics (including the latest census data) bring the content thoroughly up to date.
New photos have been added to each chapter, along with numerous additional tables and figures.
Hundreds of new references—most from 2010 to the present—help contextualize key concepts through current research and theorizing.

KEY FEATURES

All predominant U.S. races are addressed, including African Americans, Asian Americans, European Americans, Latino/a Americans, and Native Americans, in addition to multiracial Americans.
Case Studies, Personal Reflections, Student Reflections, Theory Into Practice boxes, and Opportunities for Extended Learning bring chapter concepts to life and help students better engage with chapter content.
Current statistics, research studies, and examples throughout the book reflect the state of study in a post-9/11 society, including increased coverage of Middle Eastern Americans.

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Theory Into Practice

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