Crossing borders--confronting history : intercultural adjustment in a post-Cold War world / Jerry L. Johnson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Johnson, Jerry L., 1957-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Armenia (Republic)--Description and travel.

Armenia (Republic).

Intercultural communication.

Physical Description:

xi, 230 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : University Press of America, [2000]

Summary:

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [219]-226) and index.

ISBN:

0761815368

OCLC:

42475753