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Understanding global cultures : metaphorical journeys through 23 nations / by Martin J. Gannon.
| Author/creator | Gannon, Martin J. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Publication Info | Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, ©2001. |
| Description | xxii, 466 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Understanding cultural metaphors -- The Thai kingdom -- The Japanese garden -- India : the dance of Shiva -- Bedouin jewelry and Saudi Arabia -- The Turkish coffeehouse -- The Brazilian samba -- The Polish village church -- Kimchi and Korea -- The German symphony -- The Swedish stuga -- Irish conversations -- American football -- The traditional British house -- The Malaysian balik kampung -- The Nigerian marketplace -- The Israeli kibbutzim and moshavim -- The Italian opera -- Belgian lace -- The Mexican fiesta -- The Russian ballet -- The Spanish bullfight -- The Portuguese bullfight -- The Chinese family altar. |
| Local note | Little-326800--305131025402Q |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 437-446) and index. |
| LCCN | 00011613 |
| ISBN | 0761913289 (cloth : acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 0761913297 (pbk. : acid-free paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GN345.7 .G36 2001 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |