American and Chinese Perceptions and Belief Systems: A Peoples Republic of China-Taiwanese Comparison (Cognition and Language: A Series in Psycholinguistics)

Based on a comparative analysis of Chinese and American students,this unique study offers insights into the contemporary views and values developed in three different socio-political settings-the post-modern, industrial environment of the United States; the socialistic environment of the People's Republic of China; and the developing free market of Taiwan. Empirical data reveal previously uncharted dimensions of cultural similarities, differences, and the effects of different economic and social systems on people's perceptions of their world and major contemporary problems. Based on a comparative analysis of Chinese and American students, this unique study offers insights into the contemporary views and values developed in three different socio-political settings-the post-modern, industrial environment of the United States; the socialistic environment of the People's Republic of China; and the developing free market of Taiwan. Empirical data reveal previously uncharted dimensions of cultural similarities, differences, and the effects of different economic and social systems on people's perceptions of their world and major contemporary problems Front Matter....Pages i-x Psycho-Cultural Factors in Communication....Pages 1-11 Family....Pages 13-60 National Images....Pages 61-106 Religion....Pages 107-153 Economy....Pages 155-200 Education....Pages 201-247 Back Matter....Pages 249-270