"To know another's language and not his culture is a very good way to make a fluent fool of one's self." (Winston Brembeck, quoted in Preface of Beyond Language.)

Beyond Language: Cross-Cultural Communication, Second Edition, is designed for advanced speakers of English as a Second Language (ESL). It uses the subject areas of U.S. culture and cross-cultural communication as vehicles for teaching English. The information in the book is intended to help newcomers to the U.S. understand and adapt to aspects of American culture and to cultural differences affecting their communication with speakers of American English.

"One of the greatest challenges to American society is developing the ability to respect and acknowledge cultural differences while drawing on the strengths of diversity. Law enforcement professionals need to be on the cutting edge of meeting that challenge. This text will help them to effectively fulfill their responsibility." (Chief of Police Darrel W. Stephens, quoted on back cover of text)

Multicultural Law Enforcement: Strategies for Peacekeeping in a Diverse Society is designed to assist all levels of law enforcement officials to understand the pervasive influences of culture, race, and ethnicity in the workplace and the communities they serve. Throughout the book, the authors stress the need for awareness, understanding of cultural differences, and respect towards those of different backgrounds.

The third edition of this book (©2004) contains new or expanded information on racial profiling, community-based policing, immigrant women, undocumented immigrants, the overlap of race and ethnicity, gays and lesbians in law enforcement, and hate crimes.