Cross-cultural Analysis: The Science and Art of Comparing the World's Modern Societies and Their Cultures

Contents Foreword Introduction PART 1: Understanding "Culture" The Concept of Culture Main characteristics of culture The elements of culture PART 2: Studying Culture Types of cross-cultural studies: merits and pitfalls Theoretical versus empirical perspectives Cross-cultural comparability Paper-and-pencil studies Data Analysis PART 3: Major Cross-Cultural Studies Cultural dimensions across modern nations PART 4: A Summary of the Observed Cultural Differences Across the Globe Appendix References