Describes the traditions and beliefs of the Kurdish people, focusing on the political and social problems they face as they struggle with the governments of Iran, Turkey, and Iraq to preserve their cultural identity.
Text and photographs present a multicultural history of the United States, from the discovery of America through the War of 1812, discussing the experiences of various ethnic groups during this period.
Provides accounts of over two hundred ethnic groups from around the world, providing information about their beliefs, customs, traditions, and challenges; grouped by geographical region, with photographs and maps.
Traces the development of primitive societies showing why some groups advanced more rapidly than others and how this progression explains why various populations stabilize at specific phases of development while others continue to evolve.