Understanding cross-cultural psychology : Eastern and Western perspectives / Pittu D. Laungani.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Laungani, Pittu.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ethnopsychology.

Cross-cultural orientation.

Genre:

Libros electrónicos.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvi, 264 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE, 2007.

London ; Thousand Oaks, CA : SAGE Publications, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

'Cross-Cultural Psychology' provides a solid and interesting foundation for any undergraduate student with an interest in the cross-cultural aspects of psychology.

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Foreword: Understanding Cross-Cultural Psychology; Acknowlegements; Introduction; Part 1: Theoretical Perspectives; 1 - What Is This Thing Called Culture?; 2 - Nature, Rationale and Scope of Cross-Cultural Psychology; 3 - A Conceptual Model of Cross-Cultural Differences in Eastern and Western Cultures; 4 - Research in Cross-Cultural Settings: Ethical Considerations; 5 - Methodological Issues in Cross-Cultural Psychology; Part II: Applied Perspectives; 6 - Doing Research in India: Cultural and Ethical Considerations; 7 - Family Structures and Child-Rearing Practices

8 - Intercultural Perception and Interaction9 - Cross-Cultural Considerations in Health, Happiness, and Illness; 10 - Death and Bereavement: Cross-Cultural Perspectives; Bibliography; Author Index; Subject Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [238]-256) and indexes.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9786612794964

9781473903715

1473903718

9780761971535

076197153X

9781282794962

1282794965

9780857029928

0857029924

OCLC:

670411325