ethnology

The author describes his experiences after he decided to move to the remote South Pacific island of Tarawa, discussing the trials he and his girlfriend faced in a place that could in no way be described as paradise.

The record of a 4,300 nautical mile journey across the Pacific Ocean by raft.

A reference guide to the peoples of Africa, including indigenous and immigrant groups, featuring entries on five nations, arranged alphabetically from Morocco to Nigeria, with discussion of religion, housing, clothing, language, health and education, food, family and social life, arts, and music. Includes maps, illustrations, a time line, a further reading list, glossary, and index.

In addition to culture, this textbook introduces the basics of physical and linguistic anthropology, as well as archeology. It explores the ways societies adapt through culture to their environment, the formation of groups, political and religious organization, and the process of cultural change.

Discusses the forces which shaped each continent and the origins, language, and culture of the different people living today.

Discusses the various aspects of birth, childhood, economics, marriage, family, relationships, politics, society, religion and art common to many native African people.

Offers an overview of the culture and customs of the Arab Gulf states, discussing the countries' people, land, history, religion, worldview, literature, media, settlement, architecture, social life, gender roles, and traditions.