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Cross-Cultural Difference in Perspectives on the Self features the latest research in a dynamic area of inquiry and practice. Considered in these pages are cross-cultural differences in the idea of the person and in models of balancing obligations to the self, family, and community. ø Revisiting and questioning the concepts of self and self-worth, the authors investigate the extent to which factors traditionally associated with psychological effectiveness (intrinsic motivation; assuming personal responsibility for one?s actions; and feeling in control, unique, hopeful, and optimistic) are culturally bound. Hazel Markus and Shinobu Kitayama consider cultural differences in models of psycholo...
This book is a tribute to women entrepreneurs who have defied the odds and built a life and business of their dreams. It is an initiative by the Billennium Divas whose mission is to provide a global platform to support enterprising women to believe in their dreams and enable them through learning and mentoring. We at Billennium Divas firmly believe that “Women do not need empowerment, they are born empowered; all they need is support and encouragement from the family and the society”, and that is what our mission is - to nurture and encourage more women in entrepreneurship. The 25 Inspiring Stories in this book are written by the power women themselves based on the following guidelines: ...
Bringing together leading authorities, this definitive handbook provides a comprehensive review of the field of cultural psychology. Major theoretical perspectives are explained, and methodological issues and challenges are discussed. The volume examines how topics fundamental to psychology?identity and social relations, the self, cognition, emotion and motivation, and development?are influenced by cultural meanings and practices. It also presents cutting-edge work on the psychological and evolutionary underpinnings of cultural stability and change. In all, more than 60 contributors have written over 30 chapters covering such diverse areas as food, love, religion, intelligence, language, attachment, narratives, and work.
This book provides an essential toolkit for all students wishing to know more about the modelling and analysis of financial data. Applications of econometric techniques are becoming increasingly common in the world of finance and this second edition of an established text covers the following key themes:- unit roots, cointegration and other develop
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Sardar Nanak Singh, 1903-1947, Indian political leader and social reformer.