Author:
Scarborough, Jack, 1946-
Imprint:Westport, Conn. : Quorum Books, 1998.
Descriptionx, 277 p. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Note:"In this well-written book Scarborough (Barry Univ.) looks at how culture drives behavior, attitudes, beliefs, and values. Comprehensive in scope, the volume covers the economic, political, physical, social, and religious forces that shape culture. The author does an excellent job of illustrating why cultures differ and explaining how individuals and businesses can adjust to these differences. The first chapter ("The Cultural Connection") defines and discusses basic core value topics such as human nature, purpose in life, societal roles, nature, time, communication, gender, and status. The middle nine chapters are structured by geography, covering four countries (Japan, China, Mexico, and Russia) and five regions (Southeast Asia, the Arab world and Islam, the Indian subcontinent, Western Europe, and Africa). The final chapter considers implications for cross-cultural management." -- Choice review
