Comparing cultures : : dimensions of culture in a comparative perspective / / edited by Henk Vinken, Joseph Soeters and Peter Ester.

• Superior document: International Studies in Sociology and Social Anthropology ; Volume 93
• TeilnehmendeR: Vinken, Henk,; Soeters, J.,; Ester, P.,
• Place / Publishing House: Leiden ;, Boston : : Brill,, [2004]; ©2004
• Year of Publication: 2004
• Language: English
• Series: International studies in sociology and social anthropology ; Volume 93.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9047412974
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: edited by Henk Vinken, Joseph Soeters and Peter Ester.

Culture explains much of the behavioral and institutional differences around the globe. In social science there are many ways of framing cultural diversities. This book brings together authors with a classic status in the field of comparative cultural studies on one overarching theme: what are the relevant differences and similarities of contemporary cultural dimensions with which countries, organizations, and people can be compared? This book is the first publication available in which the cultural divisions of the world are compared and confronted. In the first part of the book classic authors reflect on each others key work and assess the main overlap and distinction. The book next provides insight in frontline academic work from a wide range of countries and social science disciplines dealing with the classic status cultural dimensions aimed at addressing contemporary key issues.