American Cultural Patterns

A Cross-Cultural Perspective

Format: Paperback
£14.99

Free UK P&P on online orders over £25

Adding to basket… The item has been added
GXC

This classic study was originally written by Edward Stewart in 1972 and has become a seminal work in the field of intercultural relations. In this edition, Stewart and Milton J. Bennett have greatly expanded the analysis of American cultural patterns by introducing new cross-cultural comparisons and drawing on recent reseach on value systems, perception psychology, cultural anthropology, and intercultural communication.

Beginning with a discussion of the issues relative to contact between people of different cultures, the authors examine the nature of cultural assumptions and values as a framework for cross-cultural analysis. They then analyze the human perceptual process, consider the influence of language on culture, and discuss nonverbal behavior. Central to the book is an analysis of American culture constructed along four dimentions: form of activity, form of social relations, perceptions of the world, and perception of the self. American cultural traits are isolated out, analyzed, and compared with parallel characteristics of other cultures. Finally, the cultural dimentions of communication and their implications for cross-cultural interaction are examined.

Write a Review

There are no reviews for this product yet - be the first

Year Published:
2005
Country of Publication:
United States
Format:
Paperback
ISBN:
9781877864018
Number of Pages:
192
Publication Date:
26/04/2005
Publisher:
John Murray Press
Authors:
Stewart, Edward C.|Bennett, Milton J.
Publication Date:
26/04/2005
SKU:
9781877864018

Customers also bought