Publisher: Macmillan Library Reference (23 May 2001)
Author: Melvin Ember & Carol R. Ember
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0028649508
ISBN-13: 9780028649504
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, behaviours 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.
