Cross-Cultural Psychology: Critical Thinking and Contemporary Applications

by Eric B. Shiraev, David A. Levy, David Levy

Book Overview

Written in a conversational style that transforms complex ideas into accessible ones, this international best-seller provides an interdisciplinary review of the theories and research in... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0205665691
• ISBN13: 9780205665693
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 369 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.9" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Thinking critically about cultural diversity

How refreshing to find a book about cultural diversity that isn't rife with "politically-correct" mumbo jumbo. Instead, this text emphasizes using critical thinking tools to incisively see through the fog of current academic and social fads and fashions.

The best in cross-cultural psychology

Cross-Cultural Psychology by Shiraev and Levy is the best textbook available for this field. The book explains concepts and theories very well. Additionally, it provides the reader with a very practical understanding of the field. I can readily imagine this book being used in counseling, clinical, or general psychology classes. In addition, I would argue that this book, even outside of the classroom, would be an excellent resource to keep on one's bookshelf. My strongest endorsement stands behind this well written book.

Outstanding Text

This book is a comprehensive text that is both approachable and informative. Its critical thinking emphasis on cross-cultural psychology lends it added value. It's nice to come across a cross-cultural book that neither panders to a specific minority group nor neglects that vast diversity that psychology professionals will no doubt encounter. I recommend this text to anyone looking to go into a psychology or sociology related field.

Two thumbs up!

Wow, I read this book and then immediately bought one for my sister who is majoring in Psych. This is a great book for anyone (student or otherwise) who is interested in examining the concepts of cross-cultural psychology, its research methods, and how effects of culture influcences behavior, development, and disorders. This book is easy to comprehend and the exercises are very insightful. Psych books can be dry... this one is very engaging and entertaining!

GREAT BOOK FOR PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS

This book would be very helpful for clinical psychology and counseling psychology students. It provides a great framework for thinking about cross-cultural psychology. Specifically, it provides comprehensive information about issues in cross-cultural psychology, such as research, intelligence, human development, and mental disorders. Moreover, I found the activities and exercises throughout the chapters very helpful for applying the material.