Cultural differences in a globalizing world / by Michael Minkov ; foreword by Geert Hofstede.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Minkov, Michael.

Contributor:

George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cross-cultural studies.

Globalization--Cross-cultural studies.

Globalization.

Genre:

Cross-cultural studies.

Physical Description:

xxii, 293 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Bingley, UK : Emerald, 2011.

Summary:

Imposing western norms on other cultures is ineffective for the basic reason that other cultures have their own norms which westerners often do not recognize. The reverse is also true. These observations are a simplified example of the rich body of evidence and analysis contained in this work by Minkov (social anthropology, International University College, Sofia, Bulgaria; he earned his PhD under Geert Hofstede). Based on his analysis of an impressive body of national statistics and studies on activities, attitudes, and behaviors, Minkov shows remarkable talent for pushing the evidence to a macro level, thus allowing him to draw larger conclusions on general cultural traits. Of interest to a wide readership, the volume will be particularly thought-provoking for business readers who work internationally and professionals who work with diverse cultures. Distributed in North America by Turpin Distribution. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Contents:

1 The Study of Culture and its Origins 1

2 Major Cross-Cultural Studies 45

3 Industry versus Indulgence 51

4 Monumentalism versus Flexumility 93

5 Hypometropia versus Prudence 137

6 Exclusionism versus Universalism 179

7 A Cultural Map of the World 225

8 Conclusions and Final Remarks 237.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [257]-279) and indexes.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund.

ISBN:

9780857246134

0857246135

OCLC:

733035321

Publisher Number:

99943943759