In the long-awaited second edition of Basic Concepts of Intercultural Communication, Milton J. Bennett provides a comprehensive overview of the field from a constructivist perspective. In addition to his insightful analysis, Bennett offers a full complement of classic readings on the topic of intercultural communication, including:

• “Science and Linguistics,” by Benjamin Lee Whorf
• “The Power of Hidden Differences,” by Edward T. Hall
• “Culture: A Perceptual Approach,” by Marshall R. Singer
• “Communication in a Global Village,” by Dean Barlund
• “Cultural Identity: Reflections on Multiculturalism,” by Peter S. Adler