The Psychology of Culture Shock

The Psychology of Culture Shock
Author: Colleen A. Ward
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2001
Genre: Culture conflict
ISBN: 0415162351

Incorporates over a decade of new research and material on coping with the causes and consequencs that instigate culture shock, this can occur when a person is transported from a familiar to an alien culture.

CultureShock! Austria

CultureShock! Austria
Author: Susan Roraff
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2011-02-10
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9814398683

Cross-Cultural Connections

Cross-Cultural Connections
Author: Duane Elmer
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2009-08-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830874828

Duane Elmer offers the tools needed to reduce apprehension, communicate effectively and establish genuine trust and acceptance between cultures while demonstrating how we can avoid being cultural imperialists and instead become authentic ambassadors for Christ.

CultureShock! Borneo

CultureShock! Borneo
Author: Heidi Munan
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2009-10-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9814484490

CultureShock! Borneo gives you a fun-filled and thorough crash course on how to live and work in this slice of the East. Packed with useful and insightful tips, this book will guide you on how to deal with cultural barriers, relate with the various racial groups and fit into the intricate society. Learn how weddings, births and funerals are observed by the different ethnic groups and how you can participate meaningfully in them. Understand the strong family bonds in most Borneo families and how they affect all areas of life, starting with extremely complicated name system and forms of address. This book also covers practical matters such as finding a suitable home and understanding the work

Kaplan & Sadock's Concise Textbook of Clinical Psychiatry

Kaplan & Sadock's Concise Textbook of Clinical Psychiatry
Author: Benjamin J. Sadock
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 756
Release: 2008
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780781787468

Ideal for any student or health care professional who needs an authoritative text that is sharply focused on clinical psychiatry, this book contains the most relevant clinical material from the bestselling "Kaplan and Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry, 10th Edition" and includes updated information on recently introduced psychiatric drugs.

The International Students' Handbook

The International Students' Handbook
Author: Danny Ong
Publisher: UNSW Press
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2009
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1921410752

Useful for prospective and current students, this practical and comprehensive guide maximizes the experience of studying abroad in Australia. Drawing from the author's personal experience as an international student, this handbook explores questions such as Why should I study overseas? Have I the resources to do so? Which university should I attend? What do I need to do in advance? Where will I live? Should I work or volunteer? What are my options after graduating? and How do I succeed in my Australian education? Highlighting issues and presenting a bevy of information, this reference will aid international students in making informed choices about their educational experiences.

Intercultural Responsiveness in the Second Language Learning Classroom

Intercultural Responsiveness in the Second Language Learning Classroom
Author: Jones, Kathryn
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2016-12-28
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1522520708

The population of English language learners has substantially grown over the years. As such, it is increasingly important to properly educate culturally diverse students in such a manner that promotes inclusion and global acceptance. Intercultural Responsiveness in the Second Language Learning Classroom is an essential reference source for the latest research on the importance of multicultural professional development for the progression of educating a diverse student population. Featuring expansive coverage across a broad range of topics such as cultural bias, self-identity, and language programs, this publication is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on methods to solve the cultural incongruence between student and teacher.

Kaplan & Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry

Kaplan & Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry
Author: Robert Boland
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 3278
Release: 2021-02-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1975145577

Accurate, reliable, objective, and comprehensive, Kaplan & Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry has long been the leading clinical psychiatric resource for clinicians, residents, students, and other health care professionals both in the US and worldwide. Now led by a new editorial team of Drs. Robert Boland and Marcia L. Verduin, it continues to offer a trusted overview of the entire field of psychiatry while bringing you up to date with current information on key topics and developments in this complex specialty. The twelfth edition has been completely reorganized to make it more useful and easier to navigate in today’s busy clinical settings.

Managing Cultural Differences

Managing Cultural Differences
Author: Robert T. Moran
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 705
Release: 2017-10-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 131540396X

In today’s global business environment, it is vital that individuals and organizations have sophisticated global leadership skills. Communication and understanding of different cultures is paramount to business success. This new edition of the bestselling textbook, Managing Cultural Differences, guides students and practitioners to an understanding of how to do business internationally, providing practical advice on how competitive advantage can be gained through effective cross-cultural management. Crises in the Middle East, the weakening of some emerging markets, and the value of diversity and inclusion are just a few examples of contemporary issues discussed in this text, which also introduces a completely new chapter on global business ethics. With a wealth of new examples, case studies, and online materials, this textbook is required course reading for undergraduates, postgraduates, and MBA students alike, as well as being a vital tool for anybody selling, purchasing, traveling, or working internationally.

Kaplan & Sadock's Concise Textbook of Clinical Psychiatry

Kaplan & Sadock's Concise Textbook of Clinical Psychiatry
Author: Robert Boland
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 2332
Release: 2021-12-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1975167503

Succinct, authoritative, and affordable, Kaplan & Sadock’s Concise Textbook of Psychiatry, 5th Edition, provides must-know information in clinical psychiatry from the names you trust. From cover to cover, it contains the most relevant clinical material from the bestselling Kaplan and Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry, 12th Edition, including the foundational chapters on assessment, the disorder specific chapters, and all of the treatment-specific chapters among other essential topics such as emergency psychiatry, ethics, and palliative/end-of-life care. New editors Robert Boland and Marcia L. Verduin, along with consulting editor Pedro Ruiz, have updated all content with a focus on reformatting and summarizing for faster access to key information.