Culture
This topic guide lists sources for researching a country's culture.
The guide focuses on suggested strategies and best places to begin research efforts. For information & assistance in using any of the sources, please contact library staff:
Business Source Premier (EBSCO) [AVL Access for community researchers]
For country or cultural information:
- Click on the 'Advanced Search' tab at the top of the search page
- In the first search box, use the pull-down menu and select 'geographic terms' and enter the country name in the search box
- In the second search box enter 'culture'
- One could also use any of the terms: business, society, etc.
- Click the 'search' button at the top of the screen
Countries and Their Cultures
Univ. Lib. Reference GN 307 .C68 2001 v. 1-4
With the country entries ordered alphabetically, a total of 225 countries are described. Each summary provides a mix of demographic, historical, social, economic, political, and religious information.
CultureGrams
MCOB Reference GT 150 .C85 2005 v. 1-4
Each volume contains country reports featuring categories (some not found in other sources) such as: Land & climate, History, Population, Language, Religion, General Attitudes, Personal Appearance, Greetings, Gestures, Visiting, Eating, Family, Dating & Marriage, Diet, Recreation, Arts, Holidays, Commerce, Government, Economy, Transportation & Communications, Education, Health, Events & Trends, and Contact Information.
v. 1--The Americas
v. 2--Europe
v. 3--Africa
v. 4--Asia & Oceania
Do's and Taboos Around the World
MCOB Reference HF 5387 .D66 1993
"Includes facts, tips, and cautionary tales gleaned from the experiences of more than 500 international business travelers as well as information on protocol, customs, and etiquette, hand gestures and body language, and tipping."
International Business Culture & Etiquette (Executive Planet) - Includes links to business culture guides for major countries.
Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: How to Do Business in Sixty Countries, 2nd ed.
MCOB Reference HF 5389 .M67 2006
Concise outline for each country which covers cultural overviews, behavior styles, negotiating techniques, protocol, and business practices.
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Locate additional materials using USA Library's Catalog. Conduct a keyword search for your country's name and the term culture. Ex. spain and culture
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Last Updated: 7/17/07 DLH
