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Third Culture Kids

The Experience of Growing Up Among Worlds: The original, classic book on TCKs
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Third Culture Kids by Ruth E. Van Reken, Michael V. Pollock, and David C. Pollock explores the unique experiences and challenges faced by children raised in a culture different from their parents'. The book delves into the impact of this upbringing on personal identity, relationships, and well-being, providing insights from psychology and cultural studies to help understand and support these individuals.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in the experiences and challenges faced by individuals who spend a significant part of their formative years in cultures different from their parent's native culture. It offers insightful perspectives on identity, belonging, and adaptation, which can be particularly appealing to those curious about cultural psychology and the impact of globalisation on personal development.

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Third Culture Kids

The absolute authority on Third Culture Kids ("TCKs") for nearly two decades.

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In this third 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 recognised 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 on how to support TCKs as they navigate work, relationships, social settings, and their own personal development. Specific updates include:

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, counsellors, employers, spouses, administrators, etc.

New stages and needs tool that will help families and organisations identify and meet needs.

Greater emphasis on tools for educators as they grapple with demographic shifts in the classroom.

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The book Third Culture Kids is highly regarded for its in-depth exploration of the multicultural upbringing of children who have lived in different cultural environments. It is considered essential reading for understanding the complexities faced by those growing up 'among worlds' and how these experiences shape their unique skills and perspectives. Reviewers praise it as a comprehensive guide that offers invaluable insights for both TCKs and those involved in their upbringing and education.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473657663

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nicholas Brealey Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 480

About the Author

David C. Pollock (Author)

David C. Pollock worked with TCKs and adult TCKs for more than twenty years and logged thousands of miles conducting seminars and conferences for TCKs, their parents, and sponsoring organizations.

Ruth E. Van Reken (Author)

Ruth E. Van Reken, herself an adult TCK and a parent and grandparent of TCKs, is author of one of the first books written about the TCK experience, Letters Never Sent.

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