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Narratives of Storytelling across Cultures

The Complexities of Intercultural Communication

Edited by Tony R. DeMars and Gabriel B. Tait - Contributions by Raymond D. Anderson; Tony R. DeMars; Amanda Nell Edgar; Natalie Hopkinson; Ali Hussain; Karen McIntyre; Mia Moody-Ramirez; Lisa M. Paulin; Shearon Roberts; Meghan Sobel; Indira S. Somani; Elizabeth Rodriguez; Darrell L. Roe; Gabriel B. Tait; Jeffrey S. Wilkinson and Lowery Woodall

Narratives of Storytelling Across Cultures demonstrates how meaning found within interpersonal communication is not universal across all cultures. Miscommunication can occur when the foundations of cultural meaning within stories, as told socially and within media, vary among different cultures. Positioned within the communication and media field, this book connects issues of societal tension and political battles to media portrayals, social communication events, and power dynamics that result when people with different meanings systems attempt to negotiate "truth" among their competing narratives. After establishing the theoretical foundation of the book, contributors provide specific case studies that demonstrate underlying cultural components and complexities that lead to these issues. Tony R. DeMars and Gabriel Tait have assembled contributors with research, experience, and understanding of intercultural communication challenges in different social groups, allowing the book to take on a broader scope of intercultural communication. Scholars of communication, conflict resolution, political science, sociology, and media studies will find this book particularly useful.
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Lexington Books
Pages: 314 • Trim: 6½ x 9
978-1-4985-8941-3 • Hardback • September 2019 • $142.00 • (£109.00)
978-1-4985-8943-7 • Paperback • April 2023 • $42.99 • (£35.00)
978-1-4985-8942-0 • eBook • September 2019 • $40.50 • (£30.00)
Subjects: Language Arts & Disciplines / Communication Studies, Social Science / Comparative Cultural Studies, Social Science / Media Studies
Tony R. DeMars is professor of mass media and journalism at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Gabriel B. Tait is assistant professor of diversity and media at Ball State University.
Preface: Narratives in Storytelling Across Cultures: Traditional, International and Social Communication

Chapter 1: Ideology and Culture: Social Creation of Meaning

Chapter 2: The Stories We (Don’t) Tell About the White Poor

Chapter 3: The Wall That Thomas Jefferson Didn’t Build: Modern Myth Turns a Mistaken Tradition Into a Legal Pitfall

Chapter 4: White Nationalism and Donald Trump: How Ambiguous Language Can Create a Space for Hate

Chapter 5: Learning to Fly: The Pedagogy of Ethnicity and the Role of Jewish Heritage in Superman

Chapter 6: Black Press Narratives in The Digital Age

Chapter 7: Black Twitter Narratives

Chapter 8: African Americans in the Headlines: News Discourse and Stereotypes

Chapter 9: How Culture Frames Narrative: A Case Study Comparison of English-Language and Spanish-Language News Coverage

Chapter 10: Esto no es un Problema Político, es Moral: Examining News Narratives of the 2018 U.S. Border Policy in Spanish and English

Chapter 11: Reclaiming Liberian Narratives Through Photography: Seeing Beyond Our Sight

Chapter 12: Social Media Campaign to Improve Religious Tolerance in Pakistan

Chapter 13: Snakes, Swords, Blood and Sacrifice: Exploring Hybridity, Silence and Witnessing in the Emerging Narratives of Guåhan

Chapter 14: Roti & Ritual: Reimagining the Guyanese and Indian Diasporas Through Food Culture

Chapter 15: Who Tells the Story of Uganda? Cultural and Political Factors Influencing Local and International News Coverage
The importance of storytelling is amplified by the rich blend of narrative analysis and theoretical perspective in this edited volume. The end result is a set of perspectives on storytelling that informs researchers and practitioners alike.
— August Grant, University of South Carolina


Narratives of Storytelling across Cultures

The Complexities of Intercultural Communication

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Hardback
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Summary
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  • Narratives of Storytelling Across Cultures demonstrates how meaning found within interpersonal communication is not universal across all cultures. Miscommunication can occur when the foundations of cultural meaning within stories, as told socially and within media, vary among different cultures. Positioned within the communication and media field, this book connects issues of societal tension and political battles to media portrayals, social communication events, and power dynamics that result when people with different meanings systems attempt to negotiate "truth" among their competing narratives. After establishing the theoretical foundation of the book, contributors provide specific case studies that demonstrate underlying cultural components and complexities that lead to these issues. Tony R. DeMars and Gabriel Tait have assembled contributors with research, experience, and understanding of intercultural communication challenges in different social groups, allowing the book to take on a broader scope of intercultural communication. Scholars of communication, conflict resolution, political science, sociology, and media studies will find this book particularly useful.
Details
Details
  • Lexington Books
    Pages: 314 • Trim: 6½ x 9
    978-1-4985-8941-3 • Hardback • September 2019 • $142.00 • (£109.00)
    978-1-4985-8943-7 • Paperback • April 2023 • $42.99 • (£35.00)
    978-1-4985-8942-0 • eBook • September 2019 • $40.50 • (£30.00)
    Subjects: Language Arts & Disciplines / Communication Studies, Social Science / Comparative Cultural Studies, Social Science / Media Studies
Author
Author
  • Tony R. DeMars is professor of mass media and journalism at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

    Gabriel B. Tait is assistant professor of diversity and media at Ball State University.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • Preface: Narratives in Storytelling Across Cultures: Traditional, International and Social Communication

    Chapter 1: Ideology and Culture: Social Creation of Meaning

    Chapter 2: The Stories We (Don’t) Tell About the White Poor

    Chapter 3: The Wall That Thomas Jefferson Didn’t Build: Modern Myth Turns a Mistaken Tradition Into a Legal Pitfall

    Chapter 4: White Nationalism and Donald Trump: How Ambiguous Language Can Create a Space for Hate

    Chapter 5: Learning to Fly: The Pedagogy of Ethnicity and the Role of Jewish Heritage in Superman

    Chapter 6: Black Press Narratives in The Digital Age

    Chapter 7: Black Twitter Narratives

    Chapter 8: African Americans in the Headlines: News Discourse and Stereotypes

    Chapter 9: How Culture Frames Narrative: A Case Study Comparison of English-Language and Spanish-Language News Coverage

    Chapter 10: Esto no es un Problema Político, es Moral: Examining News Narratives of the 2018 U.S. Border Policy in Spanish and English

    Chapter 11: Reclaiming Liberian Narratives Through Photography: Seeing Beyond Our Sight

    Chapter 12: Social Media Campaign to Improve Religious Tolerance in Pakistan

    Chapter 13: Snakes, Swords, Blood and Sacrifice: Exploring Hybridity, Silence and Witnessing in the Emerging Narratives of Guåhan

    Chapter 14: Roti & Ritual: Reimagining the Guyanese and Indian Diasporas Through Food Culture

    Chapter 15: Who Tells the Story of Uganda? Cultural and Political Factors Influencing Local and International News Coverage
Reviews
Reviews
  • The importance of storytelling is amplified by the rich blend of narrative analysis and theoretical perspective in this edited volume. The end result is a set of perspectives on storytelling that informs researchers and practitioners alike.
    — August Grant, University of South Carolina


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