Understanding Cultural Traits

Author : Fabrizio Panebianco,Emanuele Serrelli
Publisher : Springer
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319243498

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Understanding Cultural Traits by Fabrizio Panebianco,Emanuele Serrelli Pdf

This volume constitutes a first step towards an ever-deferred interdisciplinary dialogue on cultural traits. It offers a way to enter a representative sample of the intellectual diversity that surrounds this topic, and a means to stimulate innovative avenues of research. It stimulates critical thinking and awareness in the disciplines that need to conceptualize and study culture, cultural traits, and cultural diversity. Culture is often defined and studied with an emphasis on cultural features. For UNESCO, “culture should be regarded as the set of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional features of society or a social group”. But the very possibility of assuming the existence of cultural traits is not granted, and any serious evaluation of the notion of “cultural trait” requires the interrogation of several disciplines from cultural anthropology to linguistics, from psychology to sociology to musicology, and all areas of knowledge on culture. This book presents a strong multidisciplinary perspective that can help clarify the problems about cultural traits.

Author : Nathan J. Keirns,Heather Griffiths,Eric Strayer,Susan Cody-Rydzewski,Gail Scaramuzzo,Tommy Sadler,Sally Vyain,Jeff D. Bry,Faye Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-24
Category : Sociology
ISBN : 1947172905

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Introduction to Sociology 2e by Nathan J. Keirns,Heather Griffiths,Eric Strayer,Susan Cody-Rydzewski,Gail Scaramuzzo,Tommy Sadler,Sally Vyain,Jeff D. Bry,Faye Jones Pdf

"Introduction to Sociology 2e adheres to the scope and sequence of a typical, one-semester introductory sociology course. It offers comprehensive coverage of core concepts, foundational scholars, and emerging theories, which are supported by a wealth of engaging learning materials. The textbook presents detailed section reviews with rich questions, discussions that help students apply their knowledge, and features that draw learners into the discipline in meaningful ways. The second edition retains the book's conceptual organization, aligning to most courses, and has been significantly updated to reflect the latest research and provide examples most relevant to today's students. In order to help instructors transition to the revised version, the 2e changes are described within the preface."--Website of text.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : African Americans
ISBN : UOM:39015054173375

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Mental Health by Anonim Pdf

Author : Joshua N. Hook,Donald D. Davis,Jesse Owen,Cirleen DeBlaere
Publisher : American Psychological Association (APA)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1433827778

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Cultural Humility by Joshua N. Hook,Donald D. Davis,Jesse Owen,Cirleen DeBlaere Pdf

This book offers a clear, easily adaptable model for understanding and working with cultural differences in therapy.

Author : R. D'Andrade
Publisher : Springer
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2008-04-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780230612099

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A Study of Personal and Cultural Values by R. D'Andrade Pdf

This study analyzes American, Vietnamese and Japanese personal values, attempting to understand how it can be ethnographers find large differences in values between cultures, yet empirical surveys find relatively small, almost trivial differences in personal values between cultures.

Author : National Academy of Sciences
Publisher : Sackler Colloquium
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015073872999

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In the Light of Evolution by National Academy of Sciences Pdf

The Arthur M. Sackler Colloquia of the National Academy of Sciences address scientific topics of broad and current interest, cutting across the boundaries of traditional disciplines. Each year, four or five such colloquia are scheduled, typically two days in length and international in scope. Colloquia are organized by a member of the Academy, often with the assistance of an organizing committee, and feature presentations by leading scientists in the field and discussions with a hundred or more researchers with an interest in the topic. Colloquia presentations are recorded and posted on the National Academy of Sciences Sackler colloquia website and published on CD-ROM. These Colloquia are made possible by a generous gift from Mrs. Jill Sackler, in memory of her husband, Arthur M. Sackler.

Author : Dr. Leo Parvis
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781411658424

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Understanding Cultural Diversity in Today's Complex World by Dr. Leo Parvis Pdf

No one in this country is untouched by the impact of diversity. Yet, as diverse as diversity is, are too the many different emotions and attitudes evoked by diversity. As a nation, we are not well equipped to deal with the swirling transitions that are converging on us on a daily basis because of the nature of being the most diverse country in the world.This text will well serve the purpose for many who decide to learn and teach the fundamentals of cultural diversity. It will be beneficial for college students, high school juniors and seniors, and organizations whose ever-changing workforce leads to the necessity of educating employees on how to deal with the diversity of employees and customers in a positive manner. This timely publication is filled with current and relevant examples taken from pop culture: from TV shows, song lyrics, and poetry of the times. These excerpts make this publication much more interesting and easy for the reader to relate to and understand.

Author : Kadira Pethiyagoda
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030546960

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Indian Foreign Policy and Cultural Values by Kadira Pethiyagoda Pdf

As India rises to great power status in the emerging multipolar world order, what influence will its rich and ancient culture have on the country’s foreign policy? This book reveals that cultural values have greater explanatory power than previously thought and describes the nature of their influence. Excavating thousands of years of history, the monograph identifies enduring values that are relevant to contemporary foreign policy. It examines three critical areas of Indian foreign policy – nuclear policy, humanitarian intervention and relations with the Middle East. Major decisions were shaped by cultural values – sometimes at the expense of strategic interests. India’s choice to test nuclear weapons was not purely because of China or Pakistan: hierarchy also played a role. From a hierarchical worldview shaping Delhi’s approach to international law on arms control to pluralism facilitating simultaneous friendships with America and Iran, values thread their way throughout India’s foreign relations. Non-violence underpins Delhi’s soft power in both the West and the Middle East, while having spurred India’s opposition to Western intervention in Iraq. Analyzing state behavior and interviewing diplomats, the book charts culture’s evolving influence from Rajiv Gandhi to Narendra Modi.

Author : Andrew Whiten
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780199608966

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Culture Evolves by Andrew Whiten Pdf

Culture shapes vast swathes of our lives and has allowed the human species to dominate the planet in an evolutionarily unique way. This book is unique in focusing on the evolutionary continuities in culture, providing an interdisciplinary exploration of culture, written by leading authorities from the biological and cognitive sciences.

Author : Francisco Liñán,Ghulam Nabi,Norris Krueger
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317381112

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Cultural Values and Entrepreneurship by Francisco Liñán,Ghulam Nabi,Norris Krueger Pdf

Cultural Values and Entrepreneurship aims to broaden and deepen our understanding of which elements of ‘culture’ influence, or are influenced by, entrepreneurial activity. Differences in entrepreneurial activity among countries, and regions within those countries, are persistent and cannot be fully explained by institutional and economic variables. A substantial number of these differences have been attributed to culture, and it is clear that some socio-cultural practices, values and norms are more conducive to driving or inhibiting entrepreneurial intentions and activity. However, we need to dig deeper into ‘how’ and ‘why’ cultural practices, and underlying values and norms, matter in entrepreneurial action, in order to more fully understand the complexities of the processes, without making cross-cultural or cross-national generalisations. Unique cultural, national, and institutional contexts present different practices in terms of opportunities and challenges for driving entrepreneurial action. The contributions in this book consider some of the many different facets of the culture-entrepreneurship relationship, and offer valuable insights to our understanding of the field. This book was originally published as a special issue of Entrepreneurship & Regional Development.

Author : Theerasak Thanasankit
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781591400561

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E-commerce and Cultural Values by Theerasak Thanasankit Pdf

There is substantial interest in research in developing countries, especially in the use, implementation and development of information technology and systems. Many researchers have been moving toward an understanding of indigenous social and cultural structures and how they influence the use and development of information systems. E-Commerce and Cultural Values addresses these issues and brings together scholars to share their expertise on different aspects of the social side of e-Commerce and information systems and how they impact the cultural values of a society.

Author : Erin Meyer
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 54,7 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 : Ida R. Bellegarde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : IND:39000001807457

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Understanding Cultural Values by Ida R. Bellegarde Pdf

Discusses cultural values and their development, universal cultural patterns, cultural change and its impact, and subcultures. Identifies basic American values and rules of etiquette.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Science Education,Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences,Committee on How People Learn II: The Science and Practice of Learning
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780309459679

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How People Learn II by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Science Education,Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences,Committee on How People Learn II: The Science and Practice of Learning Pdf

There are many reasons to be curious about the way people learn, and the past several decades have seen an explosion of research that has important implications for individual learning, schooling, workforce training, and policy. In 2000, How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School: Expanded Edition was published and its influence has been wide and deep. The report summarized insights on the nature of learning in school-aged children; described principles for the design of effective learning environments; and provided examples of how that could be implemented in the classroom. Since then, researchers have continued to investigate the nature of learning and have generated new findings related to the neurological processes involved in learning, individual and cultural variability related to learning, and educational technologies. In addition to expanding scientific understanding of the mechanisms of learning and how the brain adapts throughout the lifespan, there have been important discoveries about influences on learning, particularly sociocultural factors and the structure of learning environments. How People Learn II: Learners, Contexts, and Cultures provides a much-needed update incorporating insights gained from this research over the past decade. The book expands on the foundation laid out in the 2000 report and takes an in-depth look at the constellation of influences that affect individual learning. How People Learn II will become an indispensable resource to understand learning throughout the lifespan for educators of students and adults.

Author : Yueh-Ting Lee,Clark R. McCauley,Juris G. Draguns
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134808298

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Personality and Person Perception Across Cultures by Yueh-Ting Lee,Clark R. McCauley,Juris G. Draguns Pdf

Neither human nature nor personality can be independent of culture. Human beings share certain social norms or rules within their cultural groups. Over 2000 years ago, Aristotle held that man is by nature a social animal. Similarly, Xun Kuang (298-238 B.C.), a Chinese philosopher, pointed out that humans in social groups can not function without shared guidance or rules. This book is designed to provide readers with a perspective on how people are different from, and similar to, each other --both within and across cultures. One of its goals is to offer a practical guide for people preparing to interact with those whose cultural background is different from their own.