The Culture and Psychology Reader
Author | : Nancy Rule Goldberger |
Publisher | : NYU Press |
Total Pages | : 843 |
Release | : 1995-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780814730812 |
ISBN-13 | : 0814730817 |
Rating | : 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Culture and Psychology Reader written by Nancy Rule Goldberger and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 1995-07 with total page 843 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of readings relevant to the development of an intercultural psychology which takes into account the different circumstances, needs, values, constructions of reality, and worldviews and belief systems that significantly shape the experience and behavior of cultural groups. The 34 papers and introductory essay are arranged in four parts: the politics of difference; development, adaption, and the acquisition of culture; self and other in cultural context; and diagnostic assessment, treatment, and cultural bias. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR