Human Behavior in Global Perspective: An Introduction to Cross-Cultural Psychology - Couverture souple

Segall, Marshall H.; Dasen, Pierre R.; Berry, John W.; Poortinga, Ype H.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0205188613 ISBN 13 : 9780205188611

Editeur : Pearson, 1999

Synopsis

This book emphasizes the need to explore human behaviour in its socio-cultural context. * Includes an exposition of recent biological and anthropological research on the concept of race (Ch. 1). * Provides enhanced clarity in a presentation of "emic" and "etic" approaches (Ch. 2). * Introduces the socio-historical and socio-cultural perspectives to the study of cognition (Ch. 6). * Applies cross-cultural research findings to real world social issues (Chs. 8-10). * Expands upon discussion of social identity theory (Ch. 10). * Incorporates recent findings from studies reported in the three volumes of "Handbook of Cross-Cultural Psychology." *Incorporates landmark studies that show how cross-cultural psychology developed *Includes research done across national groups and ethno-cultural groups residing within multicultural societies

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book emphasizes the need to explore human behavior in its socio-cultural context. Designed for upper level undergraduate courses or graduate level courses.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0205188613
• ISBN 13: 9780205188611
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 416
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Riccardo Bacigalupo; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; 20135; Italie