Combining perspectives from discourse analysis and sociolinguistics, the second edition of this popular textbook provides students with an up-to-date overview of the field of intercultural communication.

1. Overview; 2. Approaching intercultural communication; 3. The genealogy of intercultural communication; 4. Language and culture; 5. Nation and culture 6. Intercultural communication at work; 7. Intercultural communication for sale; 8. Intercultural romance; 9. Intercultural communication and exclusion; 10 Intercultural communication in a multilingual world; 11. The future of intercultural communication.

'This is an excellent introduction and a very important contribution to the field. I have not found in other recent publications such extensive and wide- ranging examples of relevant research used to support the arguments put forward - International Journal of Applied Linguistics 'One important feature of the book is the inclusion of case studies from around the world. The book consists of vivid and interesting cases of modernity that span the globe, suggesting that Piller's intercultural communication research derived from a worldwide cultural basis. In other words, every nation, due to its own unique culture, may contribute to issues and understanding of intercultural communication - Discourse Studies

A new chapter devoted to intercultural communication in school that will explore intercultural communication in teaching and learning. An overview of key theoretical discussions related to language in super- diverse contexts. Learning objectives, key points, exercises and suggestions for further reading in each chapter. Case studies from around the world.