American Ways: A Cultural Guide to the United States of America - Paperback
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Languages:EnglishPublisher:John Murray BusinessISBN-13:9780984247172ISBN-10:0984247173UPC:9780984247172Book Category:Travel, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Reference, Regional Studies, United StatesSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 1.00 inchesWeight:0.386Product ID:SC7E32KFJV
This essential guide sheds light on the unique American psyche and national character, now in a third edition.
Whether you're a businessperson beginning to work in the United States or a foreign student visiting for a semester, this new edition of American Ways will help you navigate America's diverse and changing culture. From the deep-seated attitudes that mark the American character to customs and everyday activities, American Ways explores the tapestry of the country's life, providing invaluable information on cultural values, politics, education, religion, and relationships. In this revised edition, Gary Althen and Janet Bennett have added material that reflects some of the important changes that have occurred over the last decade. This edition features new material on American politics, reflecting the impact of the Bush administration as well as the election of the nation's first black president, and an updated chapter on the effects of social networking sites on meeting people and creating friendships.
Whether you're a businessperson beginning to work in the United States or a foreign student visiting for a semester, this new edition of American Ways will help you navigate America's diverse and changing culture. From the deep-seated attitudes that mark the American character to customs and everyday activities, American Ways explores the tapestry of the country's life, providing invaluable information on cultural values, politics, education, religion, and relationships. In this revised edition, Gary Althen and Janet Bennett have added material that reflects some of the important changes that have occurred over the last decade. This edition features new material on American politics, reflecting the impact of the Bush administration as well as the election of the nation's first black president, and an updated chapter on the effects of social networking sites on meeting people and creating friendships.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:John Murray BusinessISBN-13:9780984247172ISBN-10:0984247173UPC:9780984247172Book Category:Travel, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Reference, Regional Studies, United StatesSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 1.00 inchesWeight:0.386Product ID:SC7E32KFJV
Gary Althen served for thirty years as a foreign student adviser at the University of Iowa, many of them as director of the Office of International Students and Scholars. He has been president of the NAFSA: Association of International Educators and received its Marita Houlihan Award for his contributions to the field of international educational exchange. He is the author of The Handbook of Foreign Student Advising and is author, editor, or coauthor of many publications concerning international education and intercultural affairs. He has also lived and worked in Peru and Malaysia.
Dr. Janet Bennett is the executive director and cofounder of the Intercultural Communication Institute (ICI). She is the director of the ICI/University of the Pacific Master of Arts in Intercultural Relations. Dr. Bennett also teaches training and organizational development as an adjunct faculty member of the Portland State University Department of Education.
Dr. Janet Bennett is the executive director and cofounder of the Intercultural Communication Institute (ICI). She is the director of the ICI/University of the Pacific Master of Arts in Intercultural Relations. Dr. Bennett also teaches training and organizational development as an adjunct faculty member of the Portland State University Department of Education.
Publisher: John Murray Business
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