The psychology of culture shock / Colleen Ward, Stephen Bochner, Adrian Furnham.

"First published in 2001. Transferred to Digital Printing 2011."--T.p. verso of paperback edition.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [282]-344) and indexes.

TABLE OF CONTENTS -- The psychology of intercultural contact -- Introduction and overview: setting the scene -- Intercultural contact: processes and outcomes -- Theoretical approaches to 'culture shock' -- Culture learning -- Stress, coping and adjustment -- Social identification theories -- Varieties of culture travelers -- Tourists -- Sojourners: international students -- Sojourners: international business people -- Immigrants -- Refugees -- Applications and conclusions -- Culture training.

This thoroghly revised and updated edition of the classic Culture Shock examines the psychological and social processes involved in intercultural contact, including learning new culture specific skills, and managing stress.