ANALYSIS OF CULTURAL VALUES

ANALYSIS OF CULTURAL VALUES

Poranee Natadecha-Sponsel teaches philosophy, sociology, and religion at Chaminade University of Honolulu, Hawaii, where she focuses on the interconnectedness of religion and the environment, or “spiritual ecology.” In this essay, Natadecha-Sponsel reflects on her experiences as a newcomer to American culture.

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Reading the Genre

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