civilization

Provides an overview of the history and culture of the Philippines, featuring discussion of the country's religion and thought, arts and literature, architecture and housing, cuisine and fashion, society, festivals, media, music and dance, land, people, and lifestyle.

Provides an introduction to contemporary Vietnamese culture, discussing the land, people, and language, history and institutions, thought and religion, literature, art and architecture, cuisine, family, gender, youth culture, festivals and leisure activities, and performing arts.

Describes the discovery, excavation, and study of the remains of the ancient civilizations of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Burma.

Presents an illustrated introduction to the geography, history, government, economy, culture, and people of India.

Survey of the people and cultural traditions of the Indian sub-continent, from ancient civilizations through modern times, with color maps, illustrations, essays on key topics, glossary, bibliography, and gazetteer.

Provides an overview of the history and culture of India, featuring discussion of the country's land and people, history, religion, world view, arts, food and dress, leisure activities, social customs, and lifestyles.

Provides an overview of the history and culture of Korea, and includes discussion of the country's thought and religion; arts and literature; performing arts; daily life and folkways; life in a Korean village; life in urban Korea; gender, marriage, and the lives of Korean women; and the future.

Examines the history of the ethnic conflict in Tibet and its continuing effect on the people.