American ways : a cultural guide to the United States

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Title:

American ways : a cultural guide to the United States

Author:

Althen, Gary, author.

Bennett, Janet.

Summary:

Whether you're a business person visiting for a week or a foreign student visiting for a semester, American Ways: A Cultural Guide to the United States" covers all your basic needs - from the trends and customs of day-to-day activities to the more esoteric customs regarding cultural values, politics, education, religion and relationships.

Edition:

3rd ed.

Contents:

American values and assumptions -- The communicative style of Americans -- Ways of reasoning -- Differences in customs -- Politics -- Family life -- Education -- Religion -- The media -- Social relationships -- Racial and ethnic diversity -- Male-female relationships -- Sports and recreation -- Driving -- Shopping -- Personal hygiene -- Getting things done in organizations -- Behavior in public places -- Studying -- Business -- Healthcare -- Some helpful ideas -- Activities for learning about American culture.

Physical Description:

xxix, 279 pages ; 23 cm

Genre:

Guidebooks.

Subject Term:

Visitors, Foreign -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Aliens -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Intercultural communication -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Etiquette -- United States.

National characteristics, American.

Geographic Term:

United States -- Guidebooks.

United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

United States -- Social life and customs.

Author(s):

Bennett, Janet.

Publisher:

Intercultural Press,

Electronic Access:

Publisher description

Publication Date:

2011

ISBN:

9780984247172

Publication Information:

Boston : Intercultural Press, 2011.

Call Number:

973 ALTHEN

Holds: Copies:

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Summary

This essential guide sheds light on the unique American psyche and national character, now in a third edition.
Whether you're a businessperson beginning to work in the United States or a foreign student visiting for a semester, this new edition of American Ways will help you navigate America's diverse and changing culture. From the deep-seated attitudes that mark the American character to customs and everyday activities, American Ways explores the tapestry of the country's life, providing invaluable information on cultural values, politics, education, religion, and relationships.

In this revised edition, Gary Althen and Janet Bennett have added material that reflects some of the important changes that have occurred over the last decade. This edition features new material on American politics, reflecting the impact of the Bush administration as well as the election of the nation's first black president, and an updated chapter on the effects of social networking sites on meeting people and creating friendships.

Author Notes

Gary Althen served for thirty years as a foreign student adviser at the University of Iowa, many of them as director of the Office of International Students and Scholars. He has been president of the NAFSA: Association of International Educators and received its Marita Houlihan Award for his contributions to the field of international educational exchange. He is the author of The Handbook of Foreign Student Advising and is author, editor, or coauthor of many publications concerning international education and intercultural affairs. He has also lived and worked in Peru and Malaysia.
Dr. Janet Bennett is the executive director and cofounder of the Intercultural Communication Institute (ICI). She is the director of the ICI/University of the Pacific Master of Arts in Intercultural Relations. Dr. Bennett also teaches training and organizational development as an adjunct faculty member of the Portland State University Department of Education.