cross-cultural studies

Describes how school is the same--and different--in countries all over the world. Written in Spanish.

An exploration of China's widely acclaimed yet insular education system shares insights into how their examples are shaping the future of American parenting and education.

"What does it mean to be a global worker and a true "citizen of the world" today? It goes beyond merely acknowledging cultural differences. In reality, it means you are able to adapt your behavior to conform to new cultural contexts without losing your authentic self in the process. Not only is this difficult, it's a frightening prospect for most people and something completely outside their comfort zone"--Jacket flap.

Provides an introduction to the concept of soundscapes, estalishes a framework for listening to music, charts the transmission of music through human migration, and discusses music's connection with various realms of human experience, including dance, ritual, political life and action, and individual and social identity.

An international and historical look at how parenting choices change in the face of economic inequality. Love, Money, and Parenting investigates how economic forces and growing inequality shape how parents raise their children. From medieval times to the present, and from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Sweden to China and Japan, Matthias Doepke and Fabrizio Zilibotti look at how economic incentives and constraints--such as money, knowledge, and time--influence parenting practices and what is considered good parenting in different countries. Through personal anecdotes and original research, Doepke and Zilibotti show that in countries with increasing economic inequality, such as the United States, parents push harder to ensure their children have a path to security and success.

Looks at the cultural context of recovery discussing such topics as self-care, shame and self-blame, memories, mourning the losses, anger, body image, sexuality, and coping strategies.

Introduces the elements of the global community, focusing on the similarities and differences between families around the world, and discussing why families are important.

Presents a comprehensive examination of the dance in various parts of the world and describes the relationship between dance and worship, choreography, dance crazes, costumes and makeup, famous dancers, and more.

Provides an overview of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory and explores how it has been applied to intellectual and cultural life around the world.