Border crossings: American interactions with Israelis (print) by Americans are often puzzled by their interactions with Israelis—the way the culture challenges authority, breaches of taboos, and their forceful self-confidence. Border Crossings: American Interactions with Israelis by Lucy Shahar and David Kurz, allows readers to unravel the puzzle by providing an analysis of American-Israeli cultural differences and highlighting the contrast between the two cultures through case studies, critical incidents, helpful analogies, and models.
Culture Wise Turkey (print) by A guide to Turkey for visitors, business people and immigrants, this title contains essential information to help newcomers avoid cultural and social gaffes.
Global etiquette guide to Africa and the Middle East by Authored by one of the world's leading cross-cultural experts.Invaluable for both business and leisure travelers.Comprehensive and practical coverage.
Into Africa: intercultural insights (print) by In this thorough, lively and carefully researched book, authors Yale Richmond and Phyllis Gestrin explore the complex cultures of contemporary sub-Saharan Africa and bring them to life.Into Africa provides valuable intercultural insights for those who are interested in doing business or working with organizations in sub-Saharan Africa, for professors of African studies, for trainers and development assistance professionals, and for anyone else who wishes to learn more about this dynamic part of the world.
Travelers' guide to African customs and manners (print) by This well-researched and fascinating guide provides all the dos and taboos for travelers venturing into Botswana, Cameroon, Conte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganada, and Zimbabwe. Topics covers includes: conversations, telephones, currency, transportation, meals, hotels, business, private homes, holidays, legal matters, and key phrases.
Understanding Arabs: A Guide for Westerners by This guide is designed for Westerners planning to visit, live or work in the Maghreb and the Middle East. The author has great experience of Arab culture and describes the patterns of change that have influenced the Arab world in recent times. She also analyzes basic Arab values religious beliefs and self-perceptions.
Etiquette and Taboos Around the World:A Geographic Encyclopedia of Social and Cultural Customs by An interesting resource for learning about the cultural differences and characteristics of people across the globe, this encyclopedia covers the "do's" and "don'ts" of a breadth of countries and major ethnic groups.
Managing Cultural Differences: Global Leadership for the 21st Century, 10th ed. by In today's global business environment, it is vital that individuals and organizations have sophisticated global leadership skills. Communication and understanding of different cultures is paramount to business success. This new edition of the bestselling textbook, Managing Cultural Differences, guides students and practitioners to an understanding of how to do business internationally, providing practical advice on how competitive advantage can be gained through effective cross-cultural management. Crises in the Middle East, the weakening of some emerging markets, and the value of diversity and inclusion are just a few examples of contemporary issues discussed in this text, which also introduces a completely new chapter on global business ethics. With a wealth of new examples, case studies, and online materials, this textbook is required course reading for undergraduates, postgraduates, and MBA students alike, as well as being a vital tool for anybody selling, purchasing, traveling, or working internationally.
Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life, 3rd ed. by Covers history, politics, customs, religion, education, human rights issues, rites of passage, and much more for 533 diverse cultural groups in Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania, and Europe.
Countries and Their Cultures by Presents the cultural similarities within a country that set it apart from others by examining over 200 countries to document the myriad ways in which culture defines and separates the nations of the world as much as geographical borders do.
Global Business Etiquette: a guide to international communication and customs, 2nd ed. by This book provides critical information that businesspeople—both for men and women—need to understand the dynamics of cross-cultural communication, avoid embarrassing and costly gaffes, and succeed in business outside of the United States.
Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: the Bestselling Guide to Doing Business in More Than 60 Countries (print) by Each chapter focuses on a single country and includes country background; natural and human hazards; business practices; protocol; and cultural orientation. Formal titles and forms of address are included in an appendix.
Culture and Customs series (Greenwood Press) (print and ebooks) Ongoing series of country overviews, covering geography, peoples, languages, education, cities, resources and economy, government, and history, from antiquity to the present.
Encyclopedia of World Cultures by This reference set lists and describes more than 1,500 global cultures. Based on research of social scientists, it is the source for historical, social, political, economic, linguistic, religious, and other information on virtually every existing culture.Encyclopedia of World Cultures Supplement by This reference set lists and describes more than 1,500 global cultures. Based on research of social scientists, it is the source for historical, social, political, economic, linguistic, religious, and other information on virtually every existing culture.