The Yin and Yang of American Culture - A Paradox

Reminiscent of de Tocquevilles perspective on 19th-century America, Kims work takes an Eastern view of American culture and places it in the context of Asian value sets.

About the author

Dr. Eun Y. Kim is president of CEO International, an international management consulting firm based in Austin, Texas. Kim has worked in the U.S. and Asia as a management and communications consultant for many years and is the author of seven books and numerous articles on business and cross-cultural communication.

Summary

This title uses the Asian concept of yin and yang to explain how American virtues and vices are opposite sides of the same coin. Unlike the dualism characteristic of the West, in much of Asia the forces of yin and yang are seen to co-exist in everything, and complete each other in cosmic harmony.

Additional text

A thoughtful and enlightening book based on a cross-cultural odyssey and enriched with social consciousness. Harnessing the concepts of yin and yang, the author has deciphered the fascinating kaleidoscope of American culture. The book will benefit cross-cultural trainers, diplomats, international business leaders, and the global reading public.

Product details

• Authors: Eun Y. Kim, Eun Young Kim
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.08.2001
• EAN: 9781877864858
• ISBN: 978-1-877864-85-8
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 310 g
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography, United States of America, USA, Social and cultural anthropology, Living and working in other countries: practical advice