Different definitions of Culture

1. Culture is a particular society at a particular time and place.

Ref: What is culture. Retrieved February 02, 2010 from http://www.wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn


2. According to English Anthropologist Edward B Taylor, culture is that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, law, morals, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society.


Ref: Kartha, Deepa. (2009). What is Culture. Buzzle.com


3. Integrated pattern of human behavior including: thoughts, communication, actions, Customs, Beliefs, Values, Institutions of a racial, ethnic, or social group.

Ref: (2001). Towards a culturally competent system of care. Retreived February 02, 2010 from www.taalliance.org/.../parentprofessionalcollaboration-curriculum.ppt -