Third Culture Kids 3rd Edition
Subtitle: Growing up among Worlds
Publisher: Brealey Publishing, Nicholas
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 480
ISBN-13: 9781473657663
Description: In this 3rd edition of the ground-breaking, global classic, Ruth
E. Van Reken and Michael V. Pollock, son of the late original co-
author, David C. Pollock, have significantly updated what is
widely recognized as “The TCK bible.” Emphasis is placed on
the modern TCK and addressing the impact of technology,
cultural complexity, diversity, inclusion, and transitions.
Third Culture Kids, 3e, includes new advice for parents and others for how to support TCKs as
they navigate work, relationships, social settings, and their own personal development. Specific
updates include:
• A second PolVan Cultural Identity diagram to support understanding of cultural identity
• New models for identity formation
• Updated explanation of unresolved grief
• New material on 'highly mobile communities' addressing the needs of people who stay
put while a community around them moves rapidly
• Revamped Section III so readers can more easily find what is relevant to them as Adult
TCKs, parents, counselors, employers, spouses, administrators, etc.
• New "stages and needs" tool that will help families and organizations identify and meet
needs
• Greater emphasis on tools for educators as they grapple with demographic shifts in the
classroom