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VIVA BOOKS PRIVATE LIMITED Encyclopedia of the Worlds Nations & Culture 4 Vols by George thomas Kurian
Encyclopedia of the Worlds Nations and Cultures provides concise and objective descriptions of the dominant political economic social and cultural systems of the countries of the world. The encyclopedia features 193 country-by-country surveys in 40 separate categories as well as maps tables charts and lists that are linked with narrative accounts of each nations peoples history government society and culture. This edition includes articles on three additional countries and 14 new sections on culture and society with each entry. Both the text and the extensive statistical data have been fully updated. Coverage includes: East Timor Marshall Islands The Federated States of Micronesia. Sections in each entry include: Culture Entertainment and recreation Etiquette Family life Flora and fauna Folklore and mythology Food Health A list of modern rulers Living conditions Personal appearance Science and technology Sports Work.