Third culture kids : growing up among worlds / David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken, and Michael V. Pollock.
By: Pollock, David C [author.].
Contributor(s): Van Reken, Ruth E [author.] | Pollock, Michael V [author.].
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BookPublisher: Boston : Nicholas Brealey Publishing, 2017Edition: Third edition.Description: xx, 460 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.ISBN: 9781473657663; 1473657660.Subject(s): Social interaction in children | Social skills in children | Children -- Travel | Children -- Foreign countries -- Attitudes | Intercultural communication | Parents -- Employment -- Foreign countries | Third-culture childrenDDC classification: 303.32083 Includes bibliographical references (pages 421-432) and index.
Pt. I. Understanding the world of TCKs -- pt. II. Describing the TCK profile -- pt. III. The TCK journey -- pt. IV. Maximizing the benefits; overcoming the challenges -- Appendices.
In this 3rd edition of the ground-breaking, global classic, Ruth E. Van Reken and Michael V. Pollock, son of the late original co-author, David C. Pollock have significantly updated what is widely recognized as The TCK Bible. Emphasis is on the modern TCK and addressing the impact of technology, cultural complexity, diversity & inclusion and transitions. Includes new advice for parents and others for how to support TCKs as they navigate work, relationships, social settings and their own personal development.
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