Psychology of Culture Shock

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Summary: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CULTURE SHOCK
Review: This is the long overdue second edition of the book Culture Shock. It updates and adds new material by providing a thorough review of the literature on adaptation to new cultures and the return home and draws the most critical issues out of that material. The book goes from the impirical to the practical-not only what culture shock is all about but how to cope with the learning/adjusting process. I use it for training trainers who will work with people moving to unfamiliar cultures and recommend it to anyone who is studying intercultural communication. All three authors are known experts in the field and have collaborated to integrate their knowledge of the processes that are involved in adaptation, how to deal with those challenges, how to select and prepare people to move into new cultures, and how to bring them back. They also look at the research that has been conducted on specific groups such as international students, business personnel, refugees and others. This makes it possible to explore the unique issues that apply to each group. This is an essential reference for intercultural professionals and students in many fields.

Rating:
Summary: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CULTURE SHOCK
Review: This is the long overdue second edition of the book Culture Shock. It updates and adds new material by providing a thorough review of the literature on adaptation to new cultures and the return home and draws the most critical issues out of that material. The book goes from the impirical to the practical-not only what culture shock is all about but how to cope with the learning/adjusting process. I use it for training trainers who will work with people moving to unfamiliar cultures and recommend it to anyone who is studying intercultural communication. All three authors are known experts in the field and have collaborated to integrate their knowledge of the processes that are involved in adaptation, how to deal with those challenges, how to select and prepare people to move into new cultures, and how to bring them back. They also look at the research that has been conducted on specific groups such as international students, business personnel, refugees and others. This makes it possible to explore the unique issues that apply to each group. This is an essential reference for intercultural professionals and students in many fields.