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Title: American Ways: A Guide for Foreigners in the United States by Gary Althen, Amanda R. Doran, Susan J. Szmania, Gary T. Gardner ISBN: 1-877864-99-4 Publisher: Intercultural Press Pub. Date: October, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 2.67 (6 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A Good Read!
Comment: Gary Althen's richly detailed guide shines a psychological, cultural and sociological spotlight on American customs, values, attitudes and behavior. Organized into 22 chapters that cover just about every aspect of American life, the book hits you with its uncanny insight, accuracy and honesty. Although he doesn't completely avoid stereotyping (and doesn't seem at all bothered by it), Althen presents the good, the bad and the quirky. He explains the "why" behind American attitudes and manners. Even though this is a guide for foreigners visiting, doing business in or living in the United States, we from getAbstract also suggest this book to Americans. It's an eye-opener about the national personality, or the perceived national personality, from naïvete to individualism. As Scotsman Robert Burns wrote, "Oh wad some power the giftie gie us, to see oursels as others see us." Well, here's your chance.
Rating: 1
Summary: A Disappointment
Comment: I found this book to be a real disappointment.
This book does nothing to celebrate the diversity that exists in America. When reading it I have a sense that America is a country where all of the values are uniform and everything is done the same way. The author paints a very unrealistic and boring picture of the US.
Rating: 4
Summary: A Jem of a Book!
Comment: Some people do not understand the beauty of American Ways. They think that it merely depicts stories. The actual wonderful thing about this book is that it deals with stereotypes. Almost all of us, regardless of country, have certain pre-conceived notions regarding others. American Ways directly addresses foreigners stereotypes of Americans. The book is even bold enough to agree with the stereotypes at times. However, it typically dispels and explains the reasons for those stereotypes. This makes for a much richer understanding of aspects particular to American culture. Having previously taught English as a foreign language in China, I think that this book alone could inspire countless classroom discussions on a variety of aspects regarding Americans.
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Title: Living in the USA by Charles William Gay, Alison Raymond Lanier ISBN: 1877864404 Publisher: Intercultural Press Pub. Date: March, 1996 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title: American Cultural Patterns: A Cross-Cultural Perspective by Edward C. Stewart, Milton J. Bennett ISBN: 1877864013 Publisher: Intercultural Press Pub. Date: August, 1991 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
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Title: Speak American : A Survival Guide to the Language and Culture of the U.S.A. by Dileri Borunda Johnston ISBN: 037570468X Publisher: Random House Reference & Pub. Date: 25 April, 2000 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
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Title: American Ways, The: An Introduction to American Culture by Maryanne Kearny Datesman, Jo Ann Crandall, Edward N. American Way Kearny, Joann Crandall, Maryann Datesman ISBN: 0133420159 Publisher: Pearson ESL Pub. Date: 16 December, 1996 List Price(USD): $35.93 |
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Title: Shadows in the Sun : Travels to Landscapes of Spirit and Desire by Wade Davis ISBN: 0767904028 Publisher: Broadway Pub. Date: 12 October, 1999 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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