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Entries comprise subjects, theoretical constructs, geographical areas, cultural groups, and important organizations related to anthropology
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A four-volume "first of its kind" encyclopedia dedicated to representing the cross-cultural study of human behavior, culture, and society. Sponsored by Yale's Human Relations Area Files, 310 distinguished scholars provide two-to-10 page commentaries on subjects as varied as homelessness, gender differences, shamanism, and human evolution. The contributions endeavor to, at least, touch on methodology, perspectives, counter opinions, and the major figures in philosophy and anthropology, while also maintaining an international attitude. However, recognizing that encyclopedias are limited by nature, the authors offer bibliographies and cross referencing to direct students to more in-depth work. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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