Offers readers an excellent introduction to cultural and communication concepts, rules, and norms that help build and maintain relationships in the cultures of China, Japan, and South Korea. Within each culture, the book focuses on three important relational domains - family relationships, professional relationships, and close peer relationships.
Chapter 1 Relationships and Communication in East Asian Cultures: An IntroductionChinaChapter 2 Family Relationships and Communication in ChinaChapter 3 Friendship, Romantic Relationships, and Communication in ChinaChapter 4 Professional Relationships and Organizational Communication in China JapanChapter 5 Family Relationships and Communication in JapanChapter 6 Friendship and Communication in JapanChapter 7 Professional Relationships and Organizational Communication in JapanSouth KoreaChapter 8 Family Relationships and Communication in South KoreaChapter 9 Friendship, Romantic Relationships, and Communication in South KoreaChapter 10 Professional Relationships and Organizational Communication in South Korea Chapter 11 Conclusion