Tag Archives: cultural diversity

Investing in Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue

Posted on June 7, 2017 by

There is an urgent need to invest in cultural diversity and dialogue. Integrating cultural diversity into a wide range of public policies – including those somewhat remote from the cultural field proper – can help renew the international community’s approaches to two key … Continue reading →

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The Geography of Thought: How Asians and Westerners Think Differently

Posted on March 31, 2016 by

A few years back, a brilliant student from China began to work with me on questions of social psychology and reasoning. One day early in our acquaintance, he said, “You know, the difference between you and me is that I … Continue reading →

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Cross-cultural Psychology: Research topics, applications, and perspectives

Posted on February 18, 2016 by

Psychology has long ignored culture as a source of influence on human behaviour and still takes little account of theories or data from other than Euro-American cultures. This review deals with topics emerging in cross-cultural, cultural, and indigenous psychology and … Continue reading →

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Wired for Culture: The Natural History of Human Cooperation

Posted on February 8, 2016 by

What explains the staggering diversity of cultures in the world? Why are there so many languages, even within small areas? Why do we rejoice in rituals and wrap ourselves in flags? In Wired for Culture Mark Pagel, the world’s leading … Continue reading →

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