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Navigating human behavior through a cultural lens.
If you're fascinated by the intricate ways in which our cultural backgrounds shape who we are, "Culture and Psychology" offers a deep dive into that dynamic. It’s a book that'll stretch your mind by presenting psychology from different cultural perspectives, challenging you to reconsider how traditional theories apply globally. Great for those who love blending anthropology with psychology.
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ISBN: 9780534535919
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Date of Publication: 2003-07-25
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.67
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David Matsumoto and new co-author Linda Juang show students the importance of culture in explaining and understanding human behavior in this new edition of the market-leading text, CULTURE AND PSYCHOLOGY. Using a cross-cultural framework to evaluate psychology, and reflecting the most current research, the authors engage students by inviting them to understand and raise questions about traditional knowledge and theories, and about the relationship of culture and psychology.
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Navigating human behavior through a cultural lens.
If you're fascinated by the intricate ways in which our cultural backgrounds shape who we are, "Culture and Psychology" offers a deep dive into that dynamic. It’s a book that'll stretch your mind by presenting psychology from different cultural perspectives, challenging you to reconsider how traditional theories apply globally. Great for those who love blending anthropology with psychology.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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