'These volumes will explain how Rwandans, Mayans, and Uzbeks live; and characteristics of Hmong Americans, Choctaws, Iroquois, and Ojibwas are described. The articles are written by over 150 contributors and are divided into four geographically arrangedvolumes: Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania, and Europe. Instead of covering nation-states like its sister set, the Worldmark Encyclopedia of Nations, this work focuses on the traditions, living conditions, food, language, religions, and recreation of over 500 of the world's major culture groups. Entries emphasize how people live today. The articles on a particular culture group follow a 20-heading outline and include a bibliography. Each volume contains a cumulative general index and a glossary of terms. This major new work is a must for ail types of libraries'.--'Outstanding Reference Sources : the 1999 Selection of New Titles', American Libraries, May 1999. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA.Provides information on 500 cultures of the world, covering twenty different areas of daily life including clothing, food, language, and religion.

Provides an overview of the world, country by country, with information on population, geography, history, and politics.

Profiles each of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. dependencies, including coverage of geography, natural features, demographics, transportation, history, government, tourism, and famous people.

Provides information on almost two hundred countries on subjects including geography, demographics, economics, and social information.

Alphabetical profiles of the Canadian provinces and territories present information about their geography, economy, culture, politics, and social demographics.

Profiles each of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. dependencies, including coverage of geography, natural features, demographics, transportation, history, government, tourism, and famous people.

Arranges countries around the world alphabetically, subdivides these countries into 250 culture groups, and provides information about the ethnology and human geography of each group

Profiles of nations categorized by continent analyze how political, social, cultural, and economic events in each country shape its development and future. (view table of contents)

Profiles of nations categorized by continent analyze how political, social, cultural, and economic events in each country shape its development and future. (view table of contents)

Profiles of nations categorized by continent analyze how political, social, cultural, and economic events in each country shape its development and future. (view table of contents)

Profiles of nations categorized by continent analyze how political, social, cultural, and economic events in each country shape its development and future. (view table of contents)

Profiles of nations categorized by continent analyze how political, social, cultural, and economic events in each country shape its development and future. (view table of contents)

Provides information on 500 cultures of the world, covering twenty different areas of daily life including clothing, food, language, and religion. (view table of contents)

Provides information on 500 cultures of the world, covering twenty different areas of daily life including clothing, food, language, and religion. (view table of contents)

Provides information on 500 cultures of the world, covering twenty different areas of daily life including clothing, food, language, and religion. (view table of contents)

Entries in chronological order present women involved in important moments in the arts, business, social activism, government, religion, sports, and other areas

Provides information on 500 cultures of the world, covering twenty different areas of daily life including clothing, food, language, and religion. (view table of contents)