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Understanding global cultures : metaphorical journeys through 28 nations, clusters of nations, and continents / Martin J. Gannon.
| Author/creator | Gannon, Martin J. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 3rd ed. |
| Publication Info | Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, ©2004. |
| Description | xix, 459 pages ; 26 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Global cultures |
| Contents | Understanding cultural metaphors -- The Thai kingdom -- The Japanese garden -- India: the dance of Shiva -- Bedouin jewelry and Saudi Arabia -- The Turkish coffehouse -- The Brazilian samba -- The Polish village church -- Kimchi and Korea -- The German symphony -- The Swedish stuga -- Irish conversations -- The Canadian backpack and flag -- The Danish Christmas luncheon -- French wine -- American football -- The traditional British house -- The Malaysian balik kampung -- The Nigerian marketplace -- The Israeli kibbutzim and moshavim -- The Italian opera -- Belgian lace -- The Mexican fiesta -- The Russian ballet -- The Spanish bullfight -- The Portuguese bullfight -- China's great wall and cross-cultural paradox -- The Chinese Family Altar -- The Singapore hawker centers -- Australian outdoor recreational activities -- The Sub-Saharan bush taxi. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 433-442) and index. |
| LCCN | 2003019123 |
| ISBN | 0761929800 (Paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GN345.7 .G36 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |