Library Databases
The databases below provide detailed information on customs and cultures of other countries.
- CultureGrams This link opens in a new window
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GREAT source for quick information on cultures and customs of different countries
"People" section--population, language, religion, and more
"Lifestyle" section--family, housing, diet, arts, and much more
"Society" section--transportation & communications, education, and health - Passport This link opens in a new window(Note: always have to select "Accept" on first screen)
Unique consumer data provided covering many aspects of consumer lifestyles, particularly requirements under "Living Conditions"
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Dashboards-->Country Overviews under Vis Apps provides quick, useful info on Business Environment, Key Economic Indicators, and Social & Cultural Factors
"Consumer Segmentation" is useful for population distribution
Search Don't overlook this useful function because it allows you to select many components needed for your notebook - Mergent Online This link opens in a new windowSelect a country under the COUNTRY INSIGHTS tab along the top menu options of the home screen
--Results in a PDF report
Contains info on Political and Legal, Commercial culture, and infrastructure. - Mintel Reports Database This link opens in a new windowBasic country custom and culture information in the Travel & Tourism Country Reports by country.
- The World Factbook (CIA)Great for cultural statistics but does not provide much analysis
- Countries and Their CulturesInformation includes demography, linguistics, food, social stratification, and much more.
Reference Resources for Cultural Information
These sources contain reference books that can be accessed online (examples in boxes below).
- SAGE Reference OnlineSeveral useful reference sources on regional perspectives, family roles in different cultures, business considerations by culture, and more
*See examples below - Gale Virtual Reference LibraryEncyclopedias on modern-day cultures in Asia, Middle East, Africa, as well as information on food and arts by culture (see examples below)
*Useful categories to select in Gale: History, General, Business - Encyclopaedia of Islam, 2nd ed.The Encyclopaedia of Islam (Second Edition) Online sets out the present state of our knowledge of the Islamic World. It is a unique and invaluable reference tool, an essential key to understanding the world of Islam, and the authoritative source not only for the religion, but also for the believers and the countries in which they live.
- Business CultureThis website will give you an in-depth insight into European Business Culture across 31 European Countries. However, before you look at the business culture definition it is necessary to understand what culture is.
- Challenges and Opportunities in International BusinessThis is “Culture and Business”, chapter 3 from the book Challenges and Opportunities in International Business (v. 1.0).
- International ProgramsThe U.S. Census Bureau conducts demographic, economic, and geographic studies of other countries and strengthens statistical development around the world through technical assistance, training, and software products.
Handbook of World FamiliesCross-cultural perspective on the family by examining family life in 25 countries worldwide.
Cultural Sociology of the Middle East, Asia, & Africa: An EncyclopediaAspects of daily life included
Encyclopedia of Consumer CultureMedia, technology, environment, and many more topics covered
21st Century GeographyContains a section on regional perspectives with cultural data
Encyclopedia of Global ReligionDiscusses the effects of religion in different societies