This book, titled “Language Shock: Understanding The Culture Of Conversation” by Michael H. Agar, is a nonfiction text that explores the subject areas of Language Arts & Disciplines and Social Science. Published by HarperCollins in 1996, this trade paperback has 288 pages and measures 9.2 inches in length, 6.1 inches in width, and 0.7 inches in height. The book is intended for adult readers and is written in English. It features reprinted material and is categorized under Books & Magazines, Textbooks, Education & Reference, and Textbooks. The book’s topic is Social Sciences, and it is specifically designed for those interested in Communication Studies, Linguistics / Sociolinguistics, General, and Linguistics / General.