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Difference Matters: Communicating Social Identity 2nd Edition

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Allen's proven ability and flare for presenting complex and oftentimes sensitive topics in nonthreatening ways carry over in the latest edition of Difference Matters. Her down-to-earth analysis of six social identity categories reveals how communication establishes and enacts identity and power dynamics. She provides historical overviews to show how perceptions of gender, race, social class, sexuality, ability, and age have varied throughout time and place. Allen clearly explains pertinent theoretical perspectives and illustrates those and other discussions with real-life experiences (many of which are her own). She also offers practical guidance for how to communicate difference more humanely. While many examples are from organizational contexts, readers from a wide range of backgrounds can relate to them and appreciate their relevance. The second edition includes updated statistics, recent research, and examples from contemporary events in the United States.

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1577666739
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978-1577666738
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Waveland Pr Inc
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July 1, 2010
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5.75 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches
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"There is no other text like this it addresses the intersection of identity and power in a way no other text comes close to." --Kelsey Denton, Green River Community College

"I have been assigning Brenda Allen's Difference Matters, 2/E for the past several years and my undergrads respond very well to it. Dr. Allen does a wonderful job introducing these topics to her audience." --Allison Rhodes Steinweg, Savannah College of Art and Design

"I'm a big fan of this book and appreciate the price. It is very readable and relatable." --Abby Brooks, Georgia Southern University

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Titles of related interest also available from Waveland Press: Andrews-Baird, Communication for Business and the Professions, Eighth Edition (ISBN 9781577663799); Borisoff-Chesebro, Communicating Power and Gender (ISBN 9781577666905); Cheney et al., Organizational Communication in an Age of Globalization: Issues, Reflections, Practices, Second Edition (ISBN 9781577666400); and McCloskey, Economical Writing, Second Edition (ISBN 9781577660637).

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Waveland Pr Inc; 2nd edition (July 1, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 248 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1577666739
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1577666738
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches

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I would love to see you do a TED talk

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 16, 2015

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Dr. Brenda Allen's book Difference Matters is what I call a hallmark presentation on taking us on a journey of explaining not only why difference matters, but why it is so hard for people to accept differences. This book is a MUST READ. It is seasoned with all sorts of terms to help further one's understanding of labels and how they are socially constructed. Dr. Allen dives deep into topics that society is dealing with in the present, but yet hesitate to discuss the challenges that we are facing as a nation. As a doctoral student, this book was a jewel of a find to reference in my work. Dr. Allen, I would love to see you do a TED talk! - Shana Z.

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Good read

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 9, 2021

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Eventhough this book was for my college class, I really enjoyed reading. It had really good information and stories.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 21, 2011

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I really enjoyed this book. It touches on many important themes and topics, many of which are often overlooked. I also liked that the chapters were short and to the point and I really feel like the author did not beat around the bush. For me, the chapters were very brief. However, this worked well as each chapter is packed full of important information and observations and the brevity gives you time to process and really think about what you just read. This text will make you reflect on yourself.

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Wasn't sure this book would crack through my college students' ...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 28, 2017

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Wasn't sure this book would crack through my college students' jaded sense that they know all there is to know about privilege. It did. Allen has a direct no-nonsense style that pushes readers beyond PC head-nodding. Discussion questions for each chapter also go beyond the obvious. Very helpful when "unpacking" cross-cultural service learning experiences.

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Does the job!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 13, 2021

Great shape

Not an actual kindle edition book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 10, 2022

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The entire book is just literal scanned pages, so it only uses up about 70% of my already small phone screen, and I don't have access to any of the useful kindle tools like resizing or dark mode

If you're looking for a digital version for school, I would skip this version and buy a genuine digital edition from your schools bookstore, unless you're a fan of reading a text size meant for ants

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JZ

Made me think

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 1, 2013

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I had this as part of the rquired reading of a Master's program, and I have to say that this made me consider or reconsider several different topics. I do feel that this work made me understand and appreciate several different dimensions of diversity.

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Maria B.

Excellent book for anyone introducing a class to social identity

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 24, 2014

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Excellent book for anyone introducing a class to social identity. Offers great reflection questions at the end of each chapter and the book is written in a narrative form making it easier to read than a regular textbook. A great resource for anyone studying identity and social identity.

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