Uncommon Cultures

Author : Jim Collins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781136037184

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Uncommon Cultures by Jim Collins Pdf

Jim Collins argues that postmodernism and popular culture have together undermined the master system of "culture." By looking at a wide range of texts and forms he investigates what happens to the notion of culture once different discourses begin to envision that culture in conflicting ways, constructing often contradictory visions of it simultaneously.

Author : Kamala Visweswaran
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780822391630

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Un/common Cultures by Kamala Visweswaran Pdf

In Un/common Cultures, Kamala Visweswaran develops an incisive critique of the idea of culture at the heart of anthropology, describing how it lends itself to culturalist assumptions. She holds that the new culturalism—the idea that cultural differences are definitive, and thus divisive—produces a view of “uncommon cultures” defined by relations of conflict rather than forms of collaboration. The essays in Un/common Cultures straddle the line between an analysis of how racism works to form the idea of “uncommon cultures” and a reaffirmation of the possibilities of “common cultures,” those that enact new forms of solidarity in seeking common cause. Such “cultures in common” or “cultures of the common” also produce new intellectual formations that demand different analytic frames for understanding their emergence. By tracking the emergence and circulation of the culture concept in American anthropology and Indian and French sociology, Visweswaran offers an alternative to strictly disciplinary histories. She uses critical race theory to locate the intersection between ethnic/diaspora studies and area studies as a generative site for addressing the formation of culturalist discourses. In so doing, she interprets the work of social scientists and intellectuals such as Elsie Clews Parsons, Alice Fletcher, Franz Boas, Louis Dumont, Claude Lévi-Strauss, Clifford Geertz, W. E. B. Du Bois, and B. R. Ambedkar.

Author : Melissa Higgins
Publisher : Raintree
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-15
Category : Multiculturalism
ISBN : 9781474723664

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We All Come from Different Cultures by Melissa Higgins Pdf

People come from many different backgrounds and cultures. What's yours like? Let's share and celebrate what makes our cultures special!

Author : Rebecca Pettiford
Publisher : Bullfrog Books
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1620316692

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Different Cultures by Rebecca Pettiford Pdf

In Different Cultures, beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the many culturally influenced behaviors and practices people bring to our society. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they draw inferences about how diversity makes our world stronger and more interesting.

Author : Kenneth Dorter
Publisher : University of Notre Dame Pess
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780268103569

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Can Different Cultures Think the Same Thoughts? by Kenneth Dorter Pdf

Kenneth Dorter’s Can Different Cultures Think the Same Thoughts? is a study of fundamental issues in metaphysics and ethics across major philosophical traditions of the world, including the way in which metaphysics can be a foundation for ethics, as well as the importance of metaphysics on its own terms. Dorter examines such questions through a detailed comparison of selected major thinkers and classic works in three global philosophical traditions, those of India, China, and the West. In each chapter Dorter juxtaposes and compares two or more philosophers or classic works from different traditions, from Spinoza and Shankara, to Confucius and Plato, to Marcus Aurelius and the Bhagavad Gita. In doing so he explores different perspectives and reveals limitations and assumptions that might otherwise be obscure. The goal of Dorter’s cross-cultural approach is to consider how far works from different cultures can be understood as holding comparable philosophical views. Although Dorter reveals commonalities across the different traditions, he makes no claim that there is such a thing as a universal philosophy. Clearly there are fundamental disagreements among the philosophers and works studied. Yet in each of the case studies of a particular chapter, we can discover a shared, or at least analogous, way of looking at issues across different cultures. All those interested in metaphysics, ethics, Indian philosophy, Chinese philosophy, and comparative philosophy will find much of interest in this book.

Author : Kim Malone Scott
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781760553029

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Radical Candor by Kim Malone Scott Pdf

Radical Candor is the sweet spot between managers who are obnoxiously aggressive on the one side and ruinously empathetic on the other. It is about providing guidance, which involves a mix of praise as well as criticism, delivered to produce better results and help employees develop their skills and boundaries of success. Great bosses have a strong relationship with their employees, and Kim Scott Malone has identified three simple principles for building better relationships with your employees: make it personal, get stuff done, and understand why it matters. Radical Candor offers a guide to those bewildered or exhausted by management, written for bosses and those who manage bosses. Drawing on years of first-hand experience, and distilled clearly to give actionable lessons to the reader, Radical Candor shows how to be successful while retaining your integrity and humanity. Radical Candor is the perfect handbook for those who are looking to find meaning in their job and create an environment where people both love their work, their colleagues and are motivated to strive to ever greater success.

Author : Geri-Ann Galanti
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Ethnology
ISBN : 0812218574

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Caring for Patients from Different Cultures by Geri-Ann Galanti Pdf

Includes information on African American culture, anglo American culture, Arab cultures, Asian cultures, Chinese cultures, Filipino culture, Gypsy culture, Hispanic cultures, Hmong culture, Iranian culture, Islam, Japanese culture, Jewish culture, Judaism, Korean culture, Mexican culture, Middle Eastern cultures, Native American cultures, Navaho culture, Nigerian culture, Vietnamese culture, etc.

Author : Geri-Ann Galanti
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : UCSC:32106017919694

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Caring for Patients from Different Cultures by Geri-Ann Galanti Pdf

Geri-Ann Galanti argues that if the goal of the American medical system is to provide optimal care for all patients, health-care providers must understand cultural differences that create conflicts and misunderstandings and that can result in inferior medical care. This new edition includes five new chapters and 172 case studies of actual conflicts that occurred in American hospitals.

Author : Erin Meyer
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781610396714

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The Culture Map (INTL ED) by Erin Meyer Pdf

An international business expert helps you understand and navigate cultural differences in this insightful and practical guide, perfect for both your work and personal life. Americans precede anything negative with three nice comments; French, Dutch, Israelis, and Germans get straight to the point; Latin Americans and Asians are steeped in hierarchy; Scandinavians think the best boss is just one of the crowd. It's no surprise that when they try and talk to each other, chaos breaks out. In The Culture Map, INSEAD professor Erin Meyer is your guide through this subtle, sometimes treacherous terrain in which people from starkly different backgrounds are expected to work harmoniously together. She provides a field-tested model for decoding how cultural differences impact international business, and combines a smart analytical framework with practical, actionable advice.

Author : Catalyst
Publisher : Catalyst
Page : 61 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780895842589

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Different Cultures, Similar Perceptions by Catalyst Pdf

Author : Vanessa Flores
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781538364598

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Honoring Different Cultures by Vanessa Flores Pdf

This next generation of U.S. citizens has the opportunity to shape the nation and the world. With knowledge of the foundations of citizenship and society, readers can make informed decisions and actively participate in their community and wider government. This book teaches readers about the civics concept of understanding citizenship through engaging text and colorful photographs. In this book, readers will learn the value of diversity. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book We Have Different Cultures (ISBN: 9781508139386). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

Author : Tana Hensley
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781508139386

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We Have Different Cultures by Tana Hensley Pdf

In today's world, civic engagement is paramount in laying the foundation for the next generation of U.S. citizens. This book gives readers the tools they need to understand the civics concept of understanding citizenship. A relatable story and characters are paired with vibrant illustrations to teach readers the foundations of citizenship and civics. In this book, the narrator explores the many unique cultures of American citizens. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Honoring Different Cultures (ISBN: 9781538364574). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

Author : Eddie Ronowicz,Colin Yallop
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2007-08-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780826481757

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English: One Language, Different Cultures by Eddie Ronowicz,Colin Yallop Pdf

Gives an introduction to culturally determined aspects of communicating in British, Australian, Canadian, New Zealand and American societies. This book focuses on effective communication with members of these societies, especially on correcting false stereotypes which may cause misunderstandings.

Author : Peter K. Smith,Keumjoo Kwak,Yuichi Toda
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781107031890

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School Bullying in Different Cultures by Peter K. Smith,Keumjoo Kwak,Yuichi Toda Pdf

School bullying is recognized as an international problem, but publications have focussed on the Western tradition of research. This is the first volume to bring together perspectives on school bullying from a range of Eastern as well as Western countries, covering basic findings, direct comparisons, explanations and implications for intervention.

Author : Tianhong Zhang,Jijun Wang,Kristen Woodberry
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889636525

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Identifying Individuals at Clinical High Risk of Psychosis in Different Cultures and Countries by Tianhong Zhang,Jijun Wang,Kristen Woodberry Pdf