Understanding Global Cultures: Metaphorical Journeys Through 17 Countries

Understanding Global Cultures: Metaphorical Journeys Through 17 Countries
ISBN-10
0803953755
ISBN-13
9780803953758
Series
Understanding Global Cultures
Category
Business & Economics / Organizational Behavior
Pages
375
Language
English
Published
1994-01-11
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Author
Martin J. Gannon

Description

With a unique perspective on global multiculturalism and diversity, this book introduces a new method, the cultural metaphor, for understanding easily and quickly the cultural mindset of a nation and comparing it to other nations. Martin J Gannon identifies a key aspect of a nation′s culture that most exemplifies the essence of that country. The characteristics of that metaphor become the basis for describing and understanding the cultural mindset of a society, the manner in which its members think, feel and behave, simply because they are members of that culture. 17 nations are examined in this manner.

Understanding Global Cultures is challenging, provocative, and essential reading for scholars, students and international business and policy professionals who must come to grips with today′s global environment.

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