Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, Third Edition
By David C. Pollock , Michael V. Pollock , and Ruth E. Van Reken
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In this third edition of the groundbreaking, global classic, Ruth E. Van Reken and Michael V. Pollock, son of the late original coauthor, David C. Pollock, have significantly updated what is widely recognized as The TCK Bible. Emphasis is on the modern TCK and addressing the impact of technology, cultural complexity, diversity and 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: ● 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 allowing listeners to more easily find what is relevant to them as Adult TCKs, parents, counselors, employers, spouses, administrators, etc. ● New "stages and needs" tool that will help families and organizations identify and meet needs ● Greater emphasis on tools for educators as they grapple with demographic shifts in the classroom
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Summary
Summary
In this third edition of the groundbreaking, global classic, Ruth E. Van Reken and Michael V. Pollock, son of the late original coauthor, David C. Pollock, have significantly updated what is widely recognized as The TCK Bible. Emphasis is on the modern TCK and addressing the impact of technology, cultural complexity, diversity and 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:● 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 allowing listeners to more easily find what is relevant to them as Adult TCKs, parents, counselors, employers, spouses, administrators, etc.
● New "stages and needs" tool that will help families and organizations identify and meet needs
● Greater emphasis on tools for educators as they grapple with demographic shifts in the classroom
Author
Author Bio: David C. Pollock
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.
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Author Bio: Michael V. Pollock
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Author Bio: Ruth E. Van Reken
Ruth E. Van Reken, herself an adult TCK and a parent and grandparent of TCKs, is the author of one of the first books written about the TCK experience, Letters Never Sent.
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Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Digital Download |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Family & Relationships |
| Runtime: | 20.97 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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