Clash! explains some of the most bedeviling cultural divides in our workplaces and communities. It's mandatory reading for teachers; managers; and parents who want to raise their kids to succeed in a multicultural world. - Chip Heath; coauthor of Decisive and Switch As the world gets smaller; people from different backgrounds are colliding like never before. Leading cultural psychologists Hazel Markus and Alana Conner reveal how a single culture clash - the clash of independence and interdependence - ignites both global hostilities and daily tensions between regions; races; genders; classes; religions; and organizations. Markus and Conner then show how we can leverage both independence and interdependence to mend the rifts in our communities; workplaces; and schools. Provocative; witty; and painstakingly researched; Clash! not only explains who we are; it also envisions who we could become.
#37806 in Books Nathaniel Philbrick 2004-10-26 2004-10-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.99 x 1.03 x 5.31l; .96 #File Name: 0142004839480 pagesSea of Glory America s Voyage of Discovery the U S Exploring Expedition 1838 1842
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Must Read If You Want To Better Understand Early American ExplorationBy TBLOne of Philbrick's better books. Well researched and written. Much of what happened during that expedition still happens in today's armed forces with the likes of Wilkes; people given authority; but not able to handle the rigors of command; with those below them paying the consequence of these incapable leaders. As for the book itself. The story about the EX Ex is as important as any other launched during our country's formative years. The names of the forgotten seaman; and marines; those that did not get their names on any special markers or spits of land are some of the true heros of this tail. The book itself is a good and informative read. This story of exploration should be discussed as part of our history; placed with and include with the explorations and journals of Lewis and Clark; Jedediah Smith; Kit Carson; John C. Fremont; etcetera. In summation; whether you consider Wilkes a hero or a villain; he still remains an intricate part of 19th century exploration.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great historical lesson.By Robert SeidenbergA wonderful book about a subject that has certainly been long forgotten. There is no doubt about the failures and arguments that took place during this expedition; but the story of Lt. Charles Wilkes is something everyone who has been in the military (as was I) was thoroughly drilled about; and that was: Rank has its privileges. The organization of this expedition certainly also was in question; as to why it was originally advertised as the "Pacific region"; and then expanded to Antarctica. The book was certainly very well researched; and a colorful picture of what must have taken place. It's not an easy book to get quickly digested; but once you get hooked; it does keep ones interest going. I particularly enjoyed the description of the rediscovery of the Hawaiian islands; since I have been there many times. Of course with modern transportation available today; I can't imagine how the expedition ever got around; yet to the top of Mauna Loa. Lots of interesting facts in this book that I certainly did not know about. A good lesson in American history.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Another Winner by Nathaniel Philbrick; an Excellent Novel.By Ronald A. AdamsonNathaniel Philbrick brings to light a lesser known endeavor undertaken by the United States during her early years of global exploration which had huge impacts on our understanding of Oceanography and Geographical Surveying. The book is much more than a lesson in the early days of exploration but rather brings the reader into the understanding of the human elements involved in such a huge task.
