Common Ground: Understanding the Gap That Unites Latin America and the U.S.
When considering this text, the research team discerned directions, titles, and themes that would hold together chapters from various disciplines. The authors consist of educators, business leaders, a psychologist, cooks, and entrepreneurs. To write a textbook covering the differences, or similarities, between the Americas seemed daunting, but in so many ways became organically cohesive. To that end, we decided on the title of Common Ground, the differences that unite us. As each one of the authors has experience living and working in a country outside of their place of birth, we drew on firsthand accounts, relevant research, and new data to demonstrate how similar the Americas are. To highlight this, we selected a variety of chapters that would give students and workers a solid foundation into cross-cultural relations between Latin America and the United States. The book is intended for those who may be planning a first time visit to Latin America, or a worker who may be relocating to a Spanish-speaking country for their employment. This would be the same equation for those from Latin America looking toward a new adventure in the United States. The aim of the text is to give a look at what each area offers from business to food to disability services and provides a blueprint for translating their experience abroad.

Watch the authors' webinar on Applying Theory to Practice Through Cultural Understanding For Your Classroom!

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Common Ground: Understanding the Gap That Unites Latin America and the U.S.
When considering this text, the research team discerned directions, titles, and themes that would hold together chapters from various disciplines. The authors consist of educators, business leaders, a psychologist, cooks, and entrepreneurs. To write a textbook covering the differences, or similarities, between the Americas seemed daunting, but in so many ways became organically cohesive. To that end, we decided on the title of Common Ground, the differences that unite us. As each one of the authors has experience living and working in a country outside of their place of birth, we drew on firsthand accounts, relevant research, and new data to demonstrate how similar the Americas are. To highlight this, we selected a variety of chapters that would give students and workers a solid foundation into cross-cultural relations between Latin America and the United States. The book is intended for those who may be planning a first time visit to Latin America, or a worker who may be relocating to a Spanish-speaking country for their employment. This would be the same equation for those from Latin America looking toward a new adventure in the United States. The aim of the text is to give a look at what each area offers from business to food to disability services and provides a blueprint for translating their experience abroad.

Watch the authors' webinar on Applying Theory to Practice Through Cultural Understanding For Your Classroom!

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Common Ground: Understanding the Gap That Unites Latin America and the U.S.

Common Ground: Understanding the Gap That Unites Latin America and the U.S.

Common Ground: Understanding the Gap That Unites Latin America and the U.S.

Common Ground: Understanding the Gap That Unites Latin America and the U.S.

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When considering this text, the research team discerned directions, titles, and themes that would hold together chapters from various disciplines. The authors consist of educators, business leaders, a psychologist, cooks, and entrepreneurs. To write a textbook covering the differences, or similarities, between the Americas seemed daunting, but in so many ways became organically cohesive. To that end, we decided on the title of Common Ground, the differences that unite us. As each one of the authors has experience living and working in a country outside of their place of birth, we drew on firsthand accounts, relevant research, and new data to demonstrate how similar the Americas are. To highlight this, we selected a variety of chapters that would give students and workers a solid foundation into cross-cultural relations between Latin America and the United States. The book is intended for those who may be planning a first time visit to Latin America, or a worker who may be relocating to a Spanish-speaking country for their employment. This would be the same equation for those from Latin America looking toward a new adventure in the United States. The aim of the text is to give a look at what each area offers from business to food to disability services and provides a blueprint for translating their experience abroad.

Watch the authors' webinar on Applying Theory to Practice Through Cultural Understanding For Your Classroom!


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798385116218
Publisher: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company
Publication date: 07/25/2024
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Our Common Ground
Chapter 2: Theories of Cultural Similarities and Differences
Chapter 3: Mexico and the U.S. National Culture: A Close Up on Four Basic Cultural Dimensions
Chapter 4: Cultural Competencies in Human Resource Practices
Chapter 5: Expat Experiences
Chapter 6: Mexican Business Etiquette and Business Culture
Chapter 7: Small and Medium Enterprises in Mexico and the U.S.
Chapter 8: The Importance of Foodservice, Food Methods, and Practices in the Americas
Chapter 9: Otherness in the Americas: Disabilities and Special Population
Chapter 10: Social Innovation Initiatives in Mexico and the U.S.

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