COVID-19, Communication and Culture: Beyond the Global Workplace

The book analyzes the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of the COVID-19-communication-culture interface, focusing on the new global, virtual workplace. It brings together a multidisciplinary team of researchers from various fields, including sociology, organizational studies, discourse analysis, linguistics, communication and cultural studies, and includes testimonials from professionals. The collection examines various phenomena such as public authority communication, the pandemic as a discursive construct, the digital turn, social media's role, national diplomacy, surveillance, (bio)power, and trust. The workplace section explores remote work, including challenges, cultural differences, distance recruitment, professional online communication, the future of remote work, and identity issues. The book aims to theoretically inform the changes brought about by the pandemic and concludes with a virtual round-table discussion on cultural difference.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 22 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant upheavals, and this book explores these changes through the lens of the COVID-19-communication-culture interface. With a particular focus on the new global, virtual workplace, it brings together a diverse and multinational team of researchers from various fields, including sociology, organizational studies, discourse analysis, linguistics, communication, and cultural studies. The book includes testimonials from professionals in the field, such as international managers, consultants, and foreign trade advisors, providing valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced during this period.

The collection examines a wide range of phenomena, including communication by public authorities during the pandemic, the pandemic as a discursive construct, the digital turn and its impact on communication, the role of social media, national diplomacy, surveillance, (bio)power, and trust. It also delves into issues specific to the workplace, such as remote work, its challenges and benefits, cultural differences, distance recruitment, new forms of professional online communication, the future of the remote work model, and questions of identity rooted in the culture of professions.

The book aims to provide theoretical insights into the profound changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic at multiple levels of professional and social life. It concludes with a virtual round-table discussion on cultural difference, addressing both the pandemic and work practices.

COVID-19, Communication and Culture: Beyond the Global Workplace is a valuable resource for academics, professionals, and anyone interested in the communication, discourse, and cultural impact of COVID-19. It offers a comprehensive examination of the pandemic's effects on various aspects of society and provides valuable insights into the future of work and the challenges we will face in the post-pandemic world.

Weight: 422g
Dimension: 325 x 168 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032232614