World Cultures

World Cultures
Author: Achmad
Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 828
Release: 2002-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780130368959

(High School) World Cultures: A Global Mosaic fosters an understanding of diverse cultural traditions through an engaging narrative and a strong humanities strand. Regional units use the day-to-day lives of real people as a framework for understanding the importance of each region's geography, history and traditions, economics and daily life, and literature and the arts, as well as the role of the region in the world today.

World History

World History
Author: Eugene Berger
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2014
Genre: Electronic book
ISBN:

Annotation World History: Cultures, States, and Societies to 1500 offers a comprehensive introduction to the history of humankind from prehistory to 1500. Authored by six USG faculty members with advance degrees in History, this textbook offers up-to-date original scholarship. It covers such cultures, states, and societies as Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Israel, Dynastic Egypt, India's Classical Age, the Dynasties of China, Archaic Greece, the Roman Empire, Islam, Medieval Africa, the Americas, and the Khanates of Central Asia. It includes 350 high-quality images and maps, chronologies, and learning questions to help guide student learning. Its digital nature allows students to follow links to applicable sources and videos, expanding their educational experience beyond the textbook. It provides a new and free alternative to traditional textbooks, making World History an invaluable resource in our modern age of technology and advancement.

Atlas of World Cultures

Atlas of World Cultures
Author: George Peter Murdock
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Pre
Total Pages: 158
Release: 1981-05-15
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0822976315

The publication of Murdock's Ethnographic Atlas in 1967 marked the first time that descriptive information on the peoples of the world—primitive, historical, and contemporary—had been systematically organized for the purposes of comparative research. In this volume, Murdock has completely revised this work, selecting 563 societies that are most fully and accurately described in ethnographic literature. The identification of each society gives its geographical coordinates and date, its identifying number in the Ethnographic Atlas, and an indication of whether it is included in the Human Relations Area Files or the Standard Cross-Cultural Sample. In addition, bibliographical references are offered for each society. The information and suggested research techniques will be of value to comparativists in anthropology, history, political science, psychology and sociology. Most importantly, it offers a simple method fro choosing a valid sample of the world's known societies for cross-cultural research.

The Book of Cultures

The Book of Cultures
Author: Evi Triantafyllides
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2021-07-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 935492090X

EXPLORE THE CULTURES OF THE WORLD! Meet buddies from different parts of our planet and go on adventures near and far with 30 stories bursting with intrigue, curiosity and wonder! Travel from Japan to Peru and South Africa to Denmark, and learn about diverse cultures, customs, traditions and more in one handy, charmingly illustrated volume. - A magical, educational experience for young readers to discover the differences that make our planet so special, but also to uncover the similarities we often overlook - Fictional plots of kids from different countries capture the imagination of little readers and allow them to experience the world beyond themselves, developing compassion and empathy - Every story is accompanied by a 2-page snapshot of that country's culture, filled with fun facts and engaging activities, such as puzzles, songs and recipes

World Culture, EPZ Edition

World Culture, EPZ Edition
Author: Frank J. Lechner
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2008-04-15
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1405141174

This book explores the development, content, and impact of world culture. Combining several of the most fruitful theoretical perspectives on world culture, including the world polity approach and globalization theory, the book gives a historical treatment of the development of world culture and assesses the complex impact of world culture on people, organizations, and societies. This is a provocative, synthetic, and grounded interpretation of world culture that is essential for any student or scholar of globalization and world affairs. Traces world culture back from the mid-19th century to the present day Includes numerous illustrations of key issues and empirical research Written in lively, accessible language for the student and general scholar

Exploring World Cultures (Second Edition, Group 6)

Exploring World Cultures (Second Edition, Group 6)
Author:
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-12-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781502673640

Becoming a global citizen often seems like a daunting task. With so much bad news in the world, it can be difficult to see the good. This series aims to highlight the natural beauty, rich culture, and historic significance of countries around the globe, while not shying away from addressing the problems they face. The vibrant markets of Vietnam, the opulent palaces of Russia, and the sun-kissed beaches of Portugal are discussed alongside crucial global issues, giving students information about how those problems can be addressed.

The Culture Map

The Culture Map
Author: Erin Meyer
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2014-05-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1610392590

An international business expert helps you understand and navigate cultural differences in this insightful and practical guide, perfect for both your work and personal life. Americans precede anything negative with three nice comments; French, Dutch, Israelis, and Germans get straight to the point; Latin Americans and Asians are steeped in hierarchy; Scandinavians think the best boss is just one of the crowd. It's no surprise that when they try and talk to each other, chaos breaks out. In The Culture Map, INSEAD professor Erin Meyer is your guide through this subtle, sometimes treacherous terrain in which people from starkly different backgrounds are expected to work harmoniously together. She provides a field-tested model for decoding how cultural differences impact international business, and combines a smart analytical framework with practical, actionable advice.

We All Come from Different Cultures

We All Come from Different Cultures
Author: Melissa Higgins
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1429678879

"Simple text and full-color photos explore and celebrate differences in cultures"--Provided by publisher.

Cultures and Societies in a Changing World

Cultures and Societies in a Changing World
Author: Wendy Griswold
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2012-01-10
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1452289409

In the Fourth Edition of Cultures and Societies in a Changing World, author Wendy Griswold illuminates how culture shapes our social world and how society shapes culture. She helps students gain an understanding of the sociology of culture and explore stories, beliefs, media, ideas, art, religious practices, fashions, and rituals from a sociological perspective. Cultural examples from multiple countries and time periods will broaden students′ global understanding. They will develop a deeper appreciation of culture and society, gleaning insights that will help them overcome cultural misunderstandings, conflicts, and ignorance; equip them to be more effective in their professional and personal lives, and become wise citizens of the world.

Goddesses in World Culture

Goddesses in World Culture
Author: Patricia Monaghan
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 973
Release: 2010-12-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0313354669

This collection of accessible essays relates the stories of individual goddesses from around the world, exploring their roles in the cultures from which they came, their histories and status today, and the controversies surrounding them. Goddesses in World Culture brings readers the fascinating stories of close to 100 of the world's goddesses, ranging from the immediately recognizable to the obscure. These figures, many of whom derive from ancient cultures and civilizations, serve as points of departure for examining questions that go well beyond the role of women in religion and spirituality to include social organization, environmental awareness, historical developments, and psychological archetypes. Each volume of this groundbreaking set is composed of 20–25 previously unpublished articles written by expert contributors from diverse disciplines. Volume one covers Asia and Africa, volume two covers the Eastern Mediterranean and Europe, and volume three covers Australia and the Americas. Goddesses from cultures often overlooked in texts on religion, such as those of the Australian Aborigines, Korea, Nepal, and the Caribbean, are included here. In addition, the work offers new translations of ancient texts, introduces little-known folklore, and suggests new approaches to contemporary religious practices.