American Ways: A Cultural Guide to the United States
Brand: Nicholas Brealey
Categories: Books, Politics & Social Sciences, Politics & Government


Intercultural Press

Dimensions: 6.05 x 1.05 x 9 inches
ISBN-13: 978-0984247172
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780984247172
Publisher: Intercultural Press
Print length: 326 pages
Publication date: April 14, 2011
subtitle: Paperback – April 14, 2011
author: Gary Althern Janet Bennett
review: Editorial Reviews Review This new edition is a primary starting point for students and professionals to begin their explorations of American culture. Readable and accessible, with new examples and recommendations for visitors, the text is even more amenable to the needs of anyone interacting with Americans and American culture.― Kimberley Brown, Professor, Applied Linguistics and International Studies, Portland State University Advice [for] foreign visitors to the U.S. that is intended to help them understand the motivations, attitudes, communication styles and actions of Americans.― Book News About the Author 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.