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Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds (3rd Edition)
By Ruth E. Van Reken, Michael V. Pollock, David C. Pollock — 2024
In this 3rd 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 recognized as The TCK (Third Culture Kids) Bible. See more...
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In this 3rd 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 recognized as The TCK (Third Culture Kids) 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 for how to support TCKs as they navigate work, relationships, social settings and their own personal development. Specific updates: • 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
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