cross-cultural studies

Celebrates the rituals and customs of hunting and gathering societies around the world, discussing ways people find and grow food, live in groups, and settle disputes.

Photographs and interviews reveal different aspects of the lives of women in twenty countries throughout the world.

Analyzes several policies of Social Security in the United States beginning with its background and history and then moving on to its problems and controversies. Also discusses social security issues in Canada, Germany, Australia, and other nations, and includes biographical sketches of social scientists along with data and documents. While suggesting that reform is needed does not make recommendations in behalf of reform.

Introduces a variety of festivals celebrated around the world. Includes recipes and hands-on activities to give a taste of what it is like to be part of a feast or ceremony in another country.

Provides an overview of pyramid traditions throughout the preindustrial world, exploring archaeological, art historical, and architectural data on pyramid building, and considering the relation of pyramids to ancient religions.

Contains twenty multicultural folktales for children ages seven through twelve, and includes simple patterns for feltboard figures and readers' theater scripts to accompany each story.

Surveys all forms of dance throughout the world, discussing its cultural and social significance, costume, history, and noted dancers and choreographers.

Describes the history of and issues faced by police in the U.S., compares the U.S. policing system to others around the world, profiles more than thirty significant individuals, and presents a chronology, a glossary, data tables, and annotated directories of organizations and further resources.