ethnology

Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang help present a host of facts about how people live in various environments around the world.

Examines important accomplishments and events in the history of African-Americans, focusing on the kingdoms of Africa; and includes short biographies of notable men and women, as well as a glossary, a list of related Internet sites, and an index.

Examines the religions, food, clothing, education, ceremonies, traditions, and languages of people in countries around the world, and includes maps, facts and figures about each country, and color photographs.

A collection of essays that profiles immigrants from fifty countries who have contributed substantially to the diversity of the United States and looks at the lives of the immigrants in both their native countries and their new one.

Traces the history of Native Americans in the United States, examining the cultural and territorial conflict between Native Americans and European settlers, discussing issues this group has faced throughout the years, and looking at recent efforts to rebuild Native American communities.

A study of three contrasting cultures--the Pueblos of New Mexico, the natives of Dobu in Melanesia, and the Indian tribes of the American Northwest coast.

Examines public and private aspects of the life of anthropologist Margaret Mead, discussing her childhood in Pennsylvania, her education, and her work in the South Pacific.

Examines the history of conflict in Afghanistan, discussing the colonial struggle for control, the country's experience during the Cold War, the Taliban regime and its sheltering of terrorists which led to war with the U.S. in 2001, ethnic diversity, and the lifestyle of Afghan women.

Profiles 225 alphabetically arranged countries, providing an overview of the cultures that shape each one. Topics covered include history, ethnic relations, urbanism, food and economy, social stratification, politics, gender roles and statuses, marriage, kinship, etiquette, religion, health care, secular celebrations, arts and humanities, and the sciences.