Understanding Cross-Cultural Psychology: Eastern and Western PerspectivesSAGE, 18 gru 2006 - 280 Eloquently introducing students to international perspectives on cross-cultural psychology (both Eastern and Western cultures), this textbook contains many features to promote student learning. It: - contains an array of vignettes, case studies and other text features - addresses international research on cross-cultural psychology unlike other books that focus purely on Western perspectives - is thoughtfully yet provocatively written, appropriately combining the narrative and the informative The main thrust of the book′s content is to discuss the framework of culture, family structure, health, bereavement and intercultural interaction - and all of their intersections - and consideration is also given to methodological and ethical research issues and their application to differing cultures. |
Spis treści
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Theoretical Perspectives | 17 |
1 What Is This Thing Called Culture? | 19 |
2 Nature Rationale and Scope of CrossCultural Psychology | 37 |
3 A Conceptual Model of CrossCultural Differences in Eastern and Western Cultures | 54 |
Ethical Considerations | 82 |
5 Methodological Issues in CrossCultural Psychology | 98 |
Applied Perspectives | 113 |
7 Family Structures and ChildRearing Practices | 129 |
8 Intercultural Perception and Interaction | 156 |
9 CrossCultural Considerations in Health Happiness and Illness | 180 |
CrossCultural Perspectives | 210 |
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Cultural and Ethical Considerations | 115 |
Inne wydania - Wyświetl wszystko
Understanding Cross-Cultural Psychology: Eastern and Western Perspectives Pittu D Laungani Ograniczony podgląd - 2006 |
Understanding Cross-Cultural Psychology: Eastern and Western Perspectives Pittu D Laungani,Pittu Laungani Ograniczony podgląd - 2007 |
Understanding Cross-cultural Psychology: Eastern and Western Perspectives Pittu Laungani Widok fragmentu - 2007 |
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