"The collection covers a wide range of topics: the emergence and evolution of the field; issues and challenges in cross-cultural and intercultural inquiry; cultural wisdom and communication practices in context; identity and intercultural competence in a multicultural society; the effects of globali ... zation; and ethical considerations. Many readings first appeared outside the mainstream Western academy, and offer diverse theoretical lenses on culture and communication practices in the world community." (Publisher description) more

"Apparently the Congolese government realised that a policy of controlled information was the only feasible solution in the context of the present political situation — Starting point: the setting up of an Information Office in 1961 ; development up to the end of 1963 ; hopeful prospects despite a ... n adverse situation at present." (Jean-Marie Van Bol, Abdelfattah Fakhfakh: The use of mass media in the developing countries. Brussels: CIDESA, 1971 Nr. 464, topic code 072.1) more