African American Communication

Now in its third edition, this text examines how African Americans personally and culturally define themselves and how that definition informs their communication habits, practices, and norms. This edition includes new chapters that highlight discussions of gender and sexuality, intersectional differences, contemporary social movements, and digital and mediated communication. The book is ideally suited for advanced students and scholars in intercultural communication, interpersonal communication, communication theory, African American/Black studies, gender studies, and family studies.

Ronald L. Jackson II, Sidney A. Ribeau

1. Introduction 2. African American Identity 3. African American Communication Competence and Language/Communication Styles 4. African American Relationships and Cultural Identity Negotiation 5. African American Communication and Contemporary Social Movements 6. Conclusions