Living in the USA - Couverture souple

Lanier, Alison Raymond

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0933662696 ISBN 13 : 9780933662698

Editeur : Intercultural Pr, 1988

Synopsis

Book by Lanier Alison Raymond

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

As William Gay, distinguished adviser to the last edition, so aptly notes, the United States is "a country that is never what you think it is." Since that edition was introduced nearly ten years ago, the country has been struggling with troubling, divisive events and issues, especially the September 11, 2001, attacks and the resulting War on Terror. Despite these extraordinary times, the United States still holds promise and opportunity for those who take the time to understand it. Jef Davis, a seasoned interculturalist and long-time adviser to international travelers, had succeeded as few could in creating an important new version of Living in the U.S.A. that will guide you through the confusing, conflicted, exciting country and its diverse population at an extraordinary time in history. New material and significantly revised chapters help you understand: American Cultures, such as sections on African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, Native peoples, retirees, gays and lesbians and the disables, underscoring the incredible diversity of culture and values that comprise the American population; Twenty-First Century Issues, for example the continued rise in religious fundamentalism in the U.S. and abroad and the tension between security and personal liberties; Getting Here and Getting Settled, including security at the airport and elsewhere and new and trying immigration regulations. Short-term visitors to the U.S. will find advice for surviving customs and immigration, finding as apartment, doing business, obtaining health care, and navigating the supermarket, bank, and post office. If you plan to stay longer, you will find practical pointers for getting along at work, school, and at home; buying a house; making and keeping American friends; and understanding dominant American values in a diverse and complex society. Living in the U.S.A. is a comprehensive guide to attitudes, customs, manners and daily life in the United States.

Biographie de l'auteur

The late Alison Lanier, the original author, brought to the book long experience in briefing foreign managers and professionals coming to work in the U.S. Jef Davies was the international student adviser at Clark University, he is actively involved at the Oregon Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication as Director of the interns each summer, and is currently writing his Ph.D. dissertation.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Intercultural Pr
• Date d'édition: 1988
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0933662696
• ISBN 13: 9780933662698
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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