About the book
Transnational Research in Technical Communication considers the complexities of intercultural projects from a compelling perspective: first-hand narrative reflections. Readers go behind the scenes as scholars share their experiences crossing a variety of borders in their efforts to engage in knowledge-making endeavors. Interwoven through each chapter are stories of how projects were designed, adapted, and sometimes even failed. The collection begins with an introduction situating it at the intersection of recent scholarship in storywork, intercultural research, and technical and professional communication’s social justice turn. Each chapter concludes with discussion questions and recommendations for further reading. The closing chapter reveals a nascent \"ethic of transnational and intercultural research\" growing out of contributors' lessons learned and generous reflections. Anyone interested in or planning to undertake a transnational or intercultural project can benefit from these storied case studies, and as a result, this collection contributes to moving the field forward as it strives to promote more ethically aware and responsive research.
Editions of Transnational Research in Technical Communication
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781438489032
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438489025
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438489049
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Transnational Research in Technical Communication considers the complexities of intercultural projects from a compelling perspective: first-hand narrative reflections. Readers go behind the scenes as scholars share their experiences crossing a variety of borders in their efforts to engage in knowledge-making endeavors. Interwoven through each chapter are stories of how projects were designed, adapted, and sometimes even failed. The collection begins with an introduction situating it at the intersection of recent scholarship in storywork, intercultural research, and technical and professional communication’s social justice turn. Each chapter concludes with discussion questions and recommendations for further reading. The closing chapter reveals a nascent \"ethic of transnational and intercultural research\" growing out of contributors' lessons learned and generous reflections. Anyone interested in or planning to undertake a transnational or intercultural project can benefit from these storied case studies, and as a result, this collection contributes to moving the field forward as it strives to promote more ethically aware and responsive research.
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What is Transnational Research in Technical Communication about?
Transnational Research in Technical Communication considers the complexities of intercultural projects from a compelling perspective: first-hand narrative reflections. Readers go behind the scenes as scholars share their experiences crossing a variety of borders in their efforts to engage in knowledge-making endeavors. Interwoven through each chapter are stories of how projects were designed, adapted, and sometimes even failed. The collection begins with an introduction situating it at the intersection of recent scholarship in storywork, intercultural research, and technical and professional communication’s social justice turn. Each chapter concludes with discussion questions and recommendations for further reading. The closing chapter reveals a nascent \"ethic of transnational and intercultural research\" growing out of contributors' lessons learned and generous reflections. Anyone interested in or planning to undertake a transnational or intercultural project can benefit from these storied case studies, and as a result, this collection contributes to moving the field forward as it strives to promote more ethically aware and responsive research.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Transnational Research in Technical Communication?
Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes > Technology: general issues
Where can I read a sample of Transnational Research in Technical Communication?
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How long is Transnational Research in Technical Communication and how many pages does it have?
Transnational Research in Technical Communication has 234 page(s)
Is Transnational Research in Technical Communication part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series, Studies in Technical Communication
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Transnational Research in Technical Communication?
Nancy Small
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Transnational Research in Technical Communication is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781438489032) and paperback(ISBN 9781438489025) and pdf(ISBN 9781438489049)
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