Striking a unique balance between skills and theory, Intercultural Competence, 3/e provides students with the background and confidence to succeed in todays multi-cultural environment. By clearly explaining different intercultural communication theories and the significance of cultural patterns, then having students practice what they learn via examples in the book, Lustig and Koester ensure that students are better prepared to interact in intercultural relationships. The text also provides a discussion of important ethical and social issues relating to intercultural communication. The authors cover both American multi-culturalism as well as global cultural issues.