cross-cultural studies

Introduces the elements of the global community, focusing on the similarities and differences between families around the world, and discussing why families are important.

Presents a comprehensive examination of the dance in various parts of the world and describes the relationship between dance and worship, choreography, dance crazes, costumes and makeup, famous dancers, and more.

Provides an overview of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory and explores how it has been applied to intellectual and cultural life around the world.

Accessible text and color photographs depict how sports are played in different countries around the world. Explores sports traditions, fans, and competitions. Includes notes to educators, a glossary, and sources of further information.

Taking the concept of beauty seriously, this encyclopedia examines how humanity has sought and continues to seek what is "beautiful" in a variety of cultural contexts, giving readers an understanding of how to look at beauty both intellectually and critically. * Provides an interdisciplinary approach to world beauty practices, from the earliest experiments in plastic surgery in 600 B.C. to contemporary practices * Gives readers a representative overview of beauty practices around the globe * Documents how from cosmetics to clothing, exercise to body modification, being beautiful is a goal worldwide * Identifies numerous authoritative sources of information for further research and reading.

"Eating one's own kind is completely natural behavior in thousands of species, including humans. Throughout history we have engaged in cannibalism for reasons relating to famine, burial rites, and medicinal remedies. Cannibalism has been used as a form of terrorism but also as the ultimate expression of filial piety. With... wit and a wealth of knowledge, Bill Schutt, a research associate at the American Museum of Natural History, takes us on a tour of the field, exploring exciting new avenues of research"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of twelve essays in which scholars discuss issues related to water, globalization, and health, including how water is diverted from small communities to benefit larger cities, global political inequities, resource management techniques, and related topics.

Looks at what life is like for children of different countries and how each child can fulfill his or her hopes and ambitions no matter how little or much their human rights are infringed.