Understanding cross-cultural psychology : Eastearn and Western perspectives /
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| Author / Creator: | Laungani, Pittu. |
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Imprint: | London ; Thousand Oaks, CA : SAGE Publications, 2007. |
| Description: | xvi, 264 p. ; 25 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/6276776 |
| Summary: | 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: <p>- contains an array of vignettes, case studies and other text features</p> <p>- addresses international research on cross-cultural psychology unlike other books that focus purely on Western perspectives</p> <p>- is thoughtfully yet provocatively written, appropriately combining the narrative and the informative</p> <p>The main thrust of the bookâ²s 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.</p> |
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| Physical Description: | xvi, 264 p. ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [238]-256) and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 076197153X 0761971548 |