{"product_id":"introduction-to-international-studies-mei-zhong-9781516527281","title":"Introduction to International Studies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroduction to International Studies\u003c\/em\u003e provides students with scholarly essays and articles to familiarize them with the field of international studies and prepare them to conduct undergraduate research while abroad. Students learn how to successfully navigate another culture and how to conduct meaningful cross-cultural comparative research.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part I of the anthology introduces readers to the area of international studies, along with the concepts of a global society, culture, and intercultural communication. In Part II, students read about various social science research methods, including qualitative research, quantitative research, and the literature review process. Part III is focused on issues related to cross-cultural research practices. Students learn about ethical principles, cultural adaptation, and best practices to ensure a successful study abroad experience.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to International Studies\u003c\/em\u003e is designed to support students enrolled in courses that afford them the opportunity to conduct exploratory social science research in another country while studying abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMei Zhong\u003c\/strong\u003e is an associate professor of journalism and media studies at San Diego State University, where she also serves as the advisor for the international studies minor. Dr. Zhong has been involved in promoting international education for over 20 years and serves as a faculty coordinator for several educational exchange programs between SDSU and international universities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStuart Henry\u003c\/strong\u003e is a criminologist specializing in criminological theory, corporate and white-collar crime, school violence, and the sociology of law. He is the director of the Office of International Programs at San Diego State University. His publications include 34 authored\/edited books and over 100 articles in journals or book chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mei Zhong\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1516527283\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781516527281\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/28\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.52d","brand":"Mei Zhong","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44809934733567,"sku":"9781516527281","price":124.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c79d4272-6278-4fe8-a7a6-358b1ceed9b3.jpg?v=1707927873","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/introduction-to-international-studies-mei-zhong-9781516527281","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}