--- product_id: 11732429 title: "Language Shock: Understanding The Culture Of Conversation" price: "¥4227" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/11732429-language-shock-understanding-the-culture-of-conversation store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Language Shock: Understanding The Culture Of Conversation **Price:** ¥4227 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Language Shock: Understanding The Culture Of Conversation - **How much does it cost?** ¥4227 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/11732429-language-shock-understanding-the-culture-of-conversation) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Language Shock: Understanding The Culture Of Conversation [Agar PhD, Michael H] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Language Shock: Understanding The Culture Of Conversation Review: Intercultural Communication - When I went to a recent conference on this topic, nearly all the scholars cited this work. That's especially interesting because it's written for the lay reader, not for scholars. Yet the book accomplishes its goal. It presents in clear terms some of the many reasons that it's hard to communicate with people from other language groups. Cultural expectations so often get in the way, or at the very least, they complicate things. Agar spent a long time in Austria, so he has many useful personal experiences to draw upon. His book makes it clear that communicating to people of other cultures is a tremendous feat. So many things can go wrong! But in this global world, developing the savvy to talk to international colleagues is crucial. Although Agar's book was published nearly twenty years ago, it's still very useful. For teachers who will have second-language writers in their classrooms, the book should be on a must-read list. Review: One of my top 3 favorite anthropology books of all time - One of my top 3 favorite anthropology books of all time. Lays out some of the major issues in linguistic anthropology in a clear and engaging way, and never loses sight of the human experience that is the raison d'etre of ethnographic analysis. His concept of "rich points" in language is one I've used in my own writing and teaching. Very sad that we recently lost this innovative scholar and great human being. RIP Mike. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #343,022 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #393 in Linguistics Reference #737 in Popular Social Psychology & Interactions #908 in Cultural Anthropology (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (68) | | Dimensions | 6.12 x 0.72 x 9.25 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 0688149499 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0688149499 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 288 pages | | Publication date | December 16, 1996 | | Publisher | William Morrow Paperbacks | ## Images ![Language Shock: Understanding The Culture Of Conversation - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71GzN0NqK6L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Intercultural Communication *by D***L on December 1, 2012* When I went to a recent conference on this topic, nearly all the scholars cited this work. That's especially interesting because it's written for the lay reader, not for scholars. Yet the book accomplishes its goal. It presents in clear terms some of the many reasons that it's hard to communicate with people from other language groups. Cultural expectations so often get in the way, or at the very least, they complicate things. Agar spent a long time in Austria, so he has many useful personal experiences to draw upon. His book makes it clear that communicating to people of other cultures is a tremendous feat. So many things can go wrong! But in this global world, developing the savvy to talk to international colleagues is crucial. Although Agar's book was published nearly twenty years ago, it's still very useful. For teachers who will have second-language writers in their classrooms, the book should be on a must-read list. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of my top 3 favorite anthropology books of all time *by E***O on July 13, 2017* One of my top 3 favorite anthropology books of all time. Lays out some of the major issues in linguistic anthropology in a clear and engaging way, and never loses sight of the human experience that is the raison d'etre of ethnographic analysis. His concept of "rich points" in language is one I've used in my own writing and teaching. Very sad that we recently lost this innovative scholar and great human being. RIP Mike. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interaction between language, culture and daily behaviour *by J***O on May 6, 2012* Good: Michael Agar shows the interaction between language, culture and daily behaviour for insiders and outsiders. Insiders know implicit (and explicit) the meaning behind words and sentences that outsiders with only knowledge of a language may not be aware of. He shares his open mind for several environments/cultures wherein he has lived. He makes a strong plea for open mindness to a foreign cultures otherwise unknown/uncommon behaviour may be regarded as a defect in another culture resulting in rejection or worse. Debatable: Michael uses a organic/lingering style with many personal examples. This style has its merits and its shortcomings - see other reviews. Conclusion: recommended - a readable introduction to foreign combination of language/culture and way of living --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/11732429-language-shock-understanding-the-culture-of-conversation](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/11732429-language-shock-understanding-the-culture-of-conversation) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-21*