Tsumani Communication (Communication, Globalization and Cultural Identity)

It has been called the world's worst recorded natural disaster and the largest earthquake in 40 years, galvanizing the largest global relief effort in history. For those involved in the discipline and/or practice of communications, it presented a unique case study from a number of perspectives. The overwhenlming significance of this volume comes from its being a combination of both academic scholars and development practitioners in the field. Its poignancy becomes underscored from their wide-ranging perspectives, with 21 chapters representing some 14 countries. Their realities provide not only credibility but also an unprecedented sensitivity to communication issues.