Crossing Borders---Confronting History: Intercultural Adjustment in a Post-Cold War World - Couverture rigide

Johnson, Jerry L.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0761815368 ISBN 13 : 9780761815365

Editeur : University Press of America, 1999

Synopsis

Crossing Borders describes author Jerry Johnson's personal struggle to adjust to life in Armenia while he was there as a community development consultant from 1995-1997. More than a diary of events, it offers a simple model for successful intercultural adjustment that readers can apply in a variety of settings. It also provides a fascinating, detailed account of the living conditions in Armenia in the wake of the Soviet Union's collapse, the Nagorno-Karabakh War, and the historical tragedies that shape the Armenian collective consciousness. Furthermore, Johnson uses his personal experiences as a backdrop for a broader discussion of contemporary issues such as the lasting effects of the Cold War Era, anti-communist propaganda on America's role in the so-called New World Order, and the preparation of American relief and humanitarian aid workers. Accessible to a wide audience, Crossing Borders will be of great value to those interested in intercultural adjustment, developing cultural competence, foreign travel, or the aftermath of the cold war.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Jerry L. Johnson is Assistant Professor of Social Work at Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University Press of America
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0761815368
• ISBN 13: 9780761815365
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 244
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible