Mei Zhong

史无前例的三年疫情，让许多普通人原本波澜不惊的人生开始出现裂痕直至撕裂，而对于与父母亲人分隔两地的海外华人和华人家庭来说，更是一种前所未有的挑战和考验，也让很多人与人和人与家庭之间的关系走到了一个前所未有的无人区。本书故事以这三年的疫情大时代作为背景，横跨东西方文化、中美加三国。关注的重点在于亲情、友情、爱情、婚姻、原生家庭以及不同文化背景之下身处其中、人到中年的女主人公姚让所经历的迷茫、转折与人生领悟与蜕变。题材独特，关注角度新颖，语言极具文学魅力。

Introduction to International Studies provides students with scholarly essays and articles to familiarize them with the field of international studies and prepare them to conduct undergraduate research while abroad. Students learn how to successfully navigate another culture and how to conduct meaningful cross-cultural comparative research. Part I of the anthology introduces readers to the area of international studies, along with the concepts of a global society, culture, and intercultural communication. In Part II, students read about various social science research methods, including qualitative research, quantitative research, and the literature review process. Part III is focused on issues related to cross-cultural research practices. Students learn about ethical principles, cultural adaptation, and best practices to ensure a successful study abroad experience. Introduction to International Studies is designed to support students enrolled in courses that afford them the opportunity to conduct exploratory social science research in another country while studying abroad.