Communication Ethics Literacy

Communication ethics is imperative in the 21st century as the prevalence of conflicting opinions endangers successful, respectful communication.Utilizing a dialogic approach to ethical communication, <>Communication Ethics Literacy: Dialogue & Difference provides a timely review of classic communication ethics literature and extends the conversation about dialogue and difference in public and private life. Understanding communication ethics as a pragmatic survival skill in a world of difference, this work frames communication ethics as a discipline and practice that arises from multiple understandings of goods found across diverse narratives, traditions, and virtue structures that guide human life.Communication Ethics Literacy: Dialogue & Difference:Presents "The Dialogic Learning Model" as a framework offering guidelines for ethical decision making in a variety of communicative contexts, such as interpersonal, intercultural, and organizational settings.Examines communication ethics in varied arenas, such as health care settings, businesses, the electronic/digital realm, and more.Applies theory to everyday life with examples drawn from multiple perspectives in personal and professional life. Incorporates Victor Hugo's Les Misérables to further illustrate principles in each chapter and examine the ethical struggles that constitute the human condition.