One World, Many Cultures - Softcover

Hirschberg, Stuart; Hirschberg, Terry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0321945166 ISBN 13: 9780321945167

Publisher: Pearson, 2014

Synopsis

The best of all possible worlds!  This truly global multicultural reader features contemporary selections by sixty-one internationally acclaimed authors from twenty-six countries.

 

These compelling readings explore cultural differences in relation to race, class, gender and nationality, challenging students to compare their experiences with those of others in radically different cultural circumstances.  Thematic chapters explore cultural perspectives on human experiences around the globe; family life, adolescent relationships, gender roles, work, race and class conflicts, customs, rituals and values.  A new chapter focuses on the role of food in different cultures.

About this title

From the Back Cover

It is often difficult to find one anthology that contains truly global, multi-cultural, and cross-cultural readings written by major authors from a multitude of countries. Includes over 51 non-fiction selections and 20 short stories contributed by major writers from 35 countries and provide biographical sketches provide background information on the writer's life and identity. The authors explore cultural differences in relation to race, class, gender, region, and nation. Themes explored include: culture, "turning points," gender, work, class, politics, and more. Ideal for teachers looking for multicultural readings for use in their classrooms.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0321945166
• ISBN 13: 9780321945167
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 464