Understanding cross-cultural psychology:Eastern and Western perspectives

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Laungani Pittu
Published: SAGE Publications,
Publisher Address: London Thousand Oaks, CA
Publication Dates: 2007.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Carrier Form: xvi, 264 p.: ; 25 cm.
ISBN: 076197153X (hardcover)
9780761971535 (hardcover)
0761971548 (pbk.)
9780761971542 (pbk.)
Index Number: C955
CLC: C955
Call Number: C955/L376
Contents: Includes bibliographical references (p. [238]-256) and indexes.
What is this thing called culture? -- Nature, rationale and scope of cross-cultural psychology -- A conceptual model of cross-cultural differences in eastern and western cultures -- Research in cross-cultural settings: ethical considerations -- Methodological issues in cross-cultural psychology -- Doing research in India: cultural and ethical considerations -- Family structures and child-rearing practices -- Intercultural perception and interaction -- Cross-cultural considerations in health, happiness, and illness -- Death and bereavement: cross-cultural perspectives.