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Part V: Additional Resources
RECOMMENDED READING
We urge you to read several of these publications to expand your knowledge of Botswana and to ease your
adjustment to Botswana’s culture. Many of these books can be purchased at your local bookstore or may be
available for reference at your campus study abroad office or local library.
Non-Fiction
Lonely Planet Guide to Botswana. A good, general overview of society and geography. Invaluable for
planning independent travel.
Agbango, George Akeya. Issues and Trends in Contemporary African Politics: Stability, Development,
and Democratization. Peter Lang Publishing, 1997.
Campbell, Alec and Main, Mike. Guide to Greater Gaborone. Alec Campbell and Mike Main in association
with the Botswana Society, 2003.
Fiction
McCall Smith, Alexander. The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency. Anchor; Reprint Edition, 2003.
Books On Cultural Adaptation
Adaptation to a new culture can be difficult. The following reading list contains publications that deal
specifically with issues of culture shock and the difficulties associated with living overseas.
Citron, James. Short-Term Study Abroad: Integration, Third Culture Formation and Reentry, NAFSA:
Association for International Educators, 1996.
Kepets, Dawn. Back in the USA: Reflecting on Your Study Abroad Experience, NAFSA: Association for
International Educators, 1999.
Kohls, Robert. Survival Kit for Overseas Living: For Americans Planning to Live and Work Abroad,
Intercultural Press, 2001.
Storti, Craig. The Art of Crossing Cultures (Second Edition), Intercultural Press, 2001.
Storti, Craig. The Art of Coming Home, Intercultural Press, 2001.
Wolfgang, Aaron. Everybody's Guide to People Watching, Intercultural Press, 1995.
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