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Understanding Global Cultures: Metaphorical Journeys Through 28 Nations, Clusters of Nations, and Continents

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This book uses metaphors as tools to engage with other cultures. And very useful tools they are, indeed. I have been using this book with students for several years now, and the biggest initial obstacle is that people mistake the metaphors for stereotypes. Once this obstacle is overcome, a very creative and productive examination of the reality of another culture can occur.

Be careful when buying this book. I am in a class for Fairleigh Dickinson and it requires this book. I am in a class of about 30 students and about 90% of us complained about misbound books. They could be missing pages at the 340 page mark or so. Some students had two sets of the same pages in their book. It went from like 346-356, and then instead of page 357, it was pages 346-356 again. (These aren't the actual page numbers missing, just to give you an idea of what to look for). I would probably contact the publisher if you get a mis-bound book and see if they will send you a good copy.

The book came promptly when expected and was recieved as described. Excellent condition. Thank you so much.

Very exciting journey using the strenght of metaphores. Just be careful that metaphores are a representation of reality, not exactly that!