Interview with Paul C. Winther, November 22, 2005
Project: Peace Corps: Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (Kentucky) Oral History Project
Interview Summary
Paul Winther (India, 1961-1963; Business Program) includes in his interview thoughtful points about the pros and cons of being in the first group in a country and issues about early Peace Corps programming, as well as the role of Peace Corps today. He is reflective about both culture shock and reverse culture shock and describes his rethinking of his original career choice as a naval pilot. He also describes his graduate work and dissertation research in India, and discusses his life and educational background both before and after joining the Peace Corps.Interview Accession
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India Peace Corps (U.S.)--History Peace Corps (U.S.)--India Winther, Paul C., 1937- Winther, Paul C., 1937- --Interviews Acculturation Communication and culture Culture Culture shock Intercultural communication Interpersonal communication and culture Interpersonal relations Interpersonal relations and culture Language and culture Language and languages Lifestyles Manners and customs Voluntarism VolunteersInterview Rights
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Winther, Paul C. Interview by Jack A. Wilson. 22 Nov. 2005. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Winther, P.C. (2005, November 22). Interview by J. A. Wilson. Peace Corps: Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (Kentucky) Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Winther, Paul C., interview by Jack A. Wilson. November 22, 2005, Peace Corps: Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (Kentucky) Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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