Third Culture Kids
Third Culture Kids : The Experience of Growing Up Among Worlds: The original, classic book on TCKs
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. Specific updates:
* A second PolVan Cultural Identity diagram to support understanding of cultural identity
* New models for identity formation
* Updated explanation of unresolved grief
* New material on 'highly mobile communities' addressing the needs of people who stay put while a community around them moves rapidly
* Revamped Section III so readers can more easily find what is relevant to them as Adult TCKs, parents, counselors, employers, spouses, administrators, etc.
* New stages and needs tool that will help families and organizations identify and meet needs
Greater emphasis on tools for educators as they grapple with demographic shifts in the classroom.
- Format: Paperback | 336 pages
- Dimensions: 153 x 230 x 32mm | 601g
- Publication date: 12 Dec 2017
- Publisher: John Murray Press
- Imprint: Nicholas Brealey Publishing
- Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
- Language: English
- ISBN10: 1473657660
- ISBN13: 9781473657663
- Bestsellers rank: 57,154
