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Public Touch Norms (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrator: Ai / Übersetzer: Ai

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Public Touch Norms explores the fascinating world of physical contact customs across cultures, examining how societies establish and maintain rules for acceptable public touching. This comprehensive study weaves together insights from evolutionary biology, social psychology, and anthropology to understand how touch behaviors shape human interactions and social cohesion worldwide.
The book uniquely combines historical research with contemporary findings, presenting evidence from a groundbreaking study spanning 40 countries. Through detailed case studies and observational research, readers discover how factors like climate, religion, and historical events influence touching customs in different societies. For instance, the research reveals how traditional greeting practices evolve in response to urbanization and technological change, while also examining how cultural differences in personal space boundaries affect cross-cultural communication.
Structured in three main sections, the book progresses from the biological foundations of touch to specific cultural case studies, concluding with an analysis of how modern factors like technology and global migration are reshaping traditional customs. The author presents complex concepts through accessible examples and clear explanations, making sophisticated research findings approachable for both academic and general readers.
This systematic approach to understanding touch norms offers practical applications for business professionals, healthcare providers, and anyone interested in improving cross-cultural interactions in our increasingly interconnected world.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Publifye
• Seitenzahl: 105
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788233953768
• Artikelnr.: 73130542