Countries and Their Cultures - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0028649508 ISBN 13: 9780028649504

Publisher: Macmillan Library Reference, 2001

Synopsis

What are the cultural similarities within a country that sets it apart from others? A team of anthropologists and social scientists have taken a close look at more than 200 countries to document the myriad ways in which culture -- every bit as much as geographic borders -- defines and separates the nations of the world. Using a standard entry format for easy comparison, each country's shared values, behaviors and cultural variations are surveyed -- from foods and rituals to pastimes and arts. This 4-vol. set is lavishly illustrated with more than 1,000 photographs and more than 200 maps.

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Review

"There are many reference resources that focus on providing an overview of the government, politics, economy, and similar categories, along with basic statistics for the nations of the world...This new four-volume set from Macmillan Reference foregoes that familiar territory by turning its attention to the national cultures of 224 countries around the world...The 200 social scientists who contributed to this set made a special effort to comment on the distinctive national culture of each nation--the common culture, its diversity, and ethnic subcultures and conflicts. The goal of the editors was to provide an 'integrated, holistic description of the countries, not just facts.' This approach has produced a resource that is interesting to browse as well as to consult for specific information. It will be a useful reference work for those wanting cultural and social background information on the nations of the world. It wil lalso be useful for those who are comparing cultures for research purposes, for teachers developing curriculum materials, and, of course, for travelers who want an introduction to the way of life in any country."
-- "ARBA" (2002)

Synopsis

Explores the similarities and differences of over two hundred different cultures, explains how geographic borders define and separate nations, and describes cultural variations in foods, rituals, pastimes, and philosophies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Macmillan Library Reference
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0028649508
• ISBN 13: 9780028649504
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 4
• Editor: Ember Melvin, Ember Carol R.