In Search of Intercultural Understanding - Couverture souple

Schmidt, Patrick

 
9780968529317: In Search of Intercultural Understanding
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0968529313 ISBN 13 : 9780968529317
Editeur : Meridian World Press, 2007

Synopsis

Discovering and learning about people in a new culture can be an exciting adventure. Yet, the many cultural faux pas that occur during foreing sejours can often be a challenge if we don't possess intercultural sensitivity. In a hands-on and visual approach, this guide offers new insights and practical advice on adjusting and coping with the experience abroad. With classical paintings and illustrations, quotations and exercies, the reader is presented with an easy-to-understand survey of cross-cultural issues that will enhance the global experience and provide guidance on becoming interculturally competent.

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À propos de l?auteur

Patrick Schmidt is an American by birth and education. Through his work as an English teacher for German executives, and then as editor-in-chief of two German corporate magazines, he became an intimate observe of modern German culture. Later, he lived and worked extensively in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Montreal, Canada, specializing in cross-cultural management. He's the author of the book "Understanding American and German Business Cultures" (German edition: "Die amerikanische und die deutsche Wirtschaftskultur im Vergleich"). He's now an intercultural consultant and trainer, living in Vienna, Austria.

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Éditeur
Meridian World Press
Date d'édition
2007
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0968529313
ISBN 13 
9780968529317
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
164
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Personne responsable
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