Filled with thought-provoking examples, photos, quotes, cases, and stories that spark students' interest and challenge them to reconsider existing viewpoints, the Seventh Edition of An Introduction to Intercultural Communication prepares today's readers to successfully navigate our increasingly global community. Using a historical framework that places current topics in context, author Fred E. Jandt integrates media as a variable in advancing issues and ideas, offers a full chapter on women and family, and retains his non-biased presentation of all cultures and ethnic groups. Extremely relevant, this Seventh Edition includes a new focus on social media as well as new challenges evident in ethnic and religious conflict, the role of women, and technology. New to this edition: * coverage of social media is integrated throughout * global examples pulled from international events * Mary Louise Pratt's material on 'contact zone' between cultures is woven throughout Key features: * 'Focus on Theory' boxes ground the practical material in communication and social theory * 'Focus on Culture' boxes help students understand cultural norms and practices * each chapter features a 'Focus on Environment' box * 'Global Voices' feature uses brief, provocative quotes to introduce students to a diverse range of perspectives * new and expanded photo essays * coverage of immigration has been expanded to reflect current developments, including in-country migration in China. * Intercultural Communication: A Global Reader is available to enhance content within the text * an updated companion website can be found at www.sagepub.com/jandt7e.