Namibia - Culture Smart! (Paperback)
Sharri Whiting
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Add to basketSold by Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
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Add to basketPaperback. Imagine standing on a single spot in a land so vast and empty that it is possible that no human being has ever stood there before. You will experience a magical sense of isolation, of empowerment, of freedom, and of communion with the environment. This is the key to understanding Namibians, for it is both the celebration of their natural surroundings and the challenge of living in a harsh terrain that make them who they are.A little more than two million people, representing fourteen tribes, races, and ethnic groups, share this land, which has some of the most unusual natural resources in the world. The majority live in the north, along the Namibian-Angolan border, or in the center of the country in the capital city of Windhoek. The rest live on private and communal farms and in the smaller towns dotted around the country.Tribal and ethnic traditions are important, not only to those in the countryside, but also to city dwellers who want to pass their heritage on. Namibians face the daily challenges of living with almost constant drought amid some of the most spectacular scenery on earth. They feel a mutual responsibility for each other, for wildlife, and for the land they occupy together. No matter where you are in the country, they will welcome you. If you are in trouble, they will help you. If you appreciate humor, they will laugh with you.Culture Smart! Namibia will take you far in helping you prepare yourself for your visit, in helping you to understand what you will experience and in learning how to conduct yourself so as to ensure a smooth and positive experience for all involved. Culture Smart guides help travellers have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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SHARRI WHITING is an international consultant and lecturer, with an MSc in communications management from Simmons College, Boston. Her work has taken her to the American University of Rome, Leiden University, the European School of Economics, and the University of Texas, among others. She has written widely on issues facing executives and dual-career couples working abroad. Sharri spent four years in Namibia and has written about the country for Air Namibia s Flamingo, Travel News Namibia, and for major American publications. She was a guest lecturer at the University of Namibia, head judge for the Namibian Business Woman of the Year Awards, and a speaker before the Namibian Business and Professional Women s Association. She also writes about food, wine, and travel, and wrote the Top Ten Guide to Rome (2001). She is married to Piero De Masi, former Ambassador of Italy to Namibia. They live in Italy and the USA, and spend several weeks a year in Namibia.
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