Cross-Cultural Topics in Psychology Contributor(s): Adler, Leonore Loeb (Editor), Gielen, Uwe P. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0275969738 ISBN-13: 9780275969738 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $44.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2001 Annotation: This second edition of a classic work in cross-cultural psychology brings together scholars from the United States and abroad to provide a concise new introduction to selected topics in cross-cultural psychology, the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes under diverse cultural conditions. Topics include history and methods of cross-cultural studies, developmental aspects in cross-cultural psychology, personality and belief systems across cultures, and applications for cross-cultural psychology. Within these categories, contributors touch on subjects such as language and communication, child and moral development, gender roles, aging, emotion and personality, international business, and mental health. This volume will be of value to all scholars, students, and practitioners in psychology. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Industrial & Organizational Psychology - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General |
Dewey: 155.8 |
LCCN: 00032379 |
Physical Information: 1.02" H x 6.06" W x 9.2" (1.22 lbs) 368 pages |
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Publisher Description: This second edition of a classic work in cross-cultural psychology brings together scholars from the United States and abroad to provide a concise new introduction to selected topics in cross-cultural psychology, the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes under diverse cultural conditions. Topics include history and methods of cross-cultural studies, developmental aspects in cross-cultural psychology, personality and belief systems across cultures, and applications for cross-cultural psychology. Within these categories, contributors touch on subjects such as language and communication, child and moral development, gender roles, aging, emotion and personality, international business, and mental health. This volume will be of value to all scholars, students, and practitioners in psychology. |