ethnology

Contains over 100 full-color photographs of Africa and its people.

Examines the diversity of peoples who inhabit New York State, including ethnic groups and immigrants, and profiles such famous New Yorkers as Susan B. Anthony, George Gershwin, and Jackie Robinson.

Discusses tropical rain forests, including their flora, fauna, and indigenous peoples, as well as the activities that threaten their destruction and the consequences of that destruction.

Describes the social life and customs of the people living in the Caribbean Area including their food, clothing, music and dance, religion, festivals, and sports.

Photographs and text describe the ethnic history and contemporary society of Mexico.

Describes the people who live in rain forests around the world, how they hunt and farm, and their religions, festivals, food, and medicine.

Selections from anthropological writings are paired with photographs of twentieth-century people engaged in similar activities.

A biography of the woman whose studies of primitive cultures established her as one of the world's most acclaimed anthropologists.

Discusses the history, way of life, fundamental attitudes, common beliefs and unifying elements of the various societies of West Africa.