Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cultures
| Author/creator | Gall, Susan B. Author |
| Other author | Gall, Timothy L. Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | UXL [Imprint] Farmington Hills : Cengage Gale |
| Description | 2090 p. ill 09.760 x 07.720 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Gale eBooks |
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| Summary | Annotation The latest addition to the Worldmark family of geocultural references is intended to give students an easy-to-use, systematic guide to the history and current status of more than 295 cultural groups outside the United States. In nine volumes, the "Encyclopedia" is intended to offer students background and current status on cultures of the countries they are most likely to study. Ideally suited to students who might otherwise need help interpreting information presented in more complex reference works, "Jr. Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cultures" offers helpful features such as consistent subheads; contextual pronunciations and definitions; at-a-glance statistics; annotated maps; and simple charts. Arranged by country then by culture, volumes include comprehensive table of contents, glossary, language overview and finder table to specific cultures. Individual indexes are cumulated in the final volume.These features, combined with the many photographs and language appropriate for students fromupper elementary to high school, make "Jr. Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cultures" an essential resource for schools of all sizes.Each essay is divided into 20 informative subcategories, including: LanguageFolkloreReligionHolidaysLiving conditionsInterpersonal relationsFamily lifeClothingFoodSportsSocial problemsResourcesAnd moreWith its wide scope, uncomplicated arrangement, accessible language and fascinating subject matter, "Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cultures" is the perfect fit for libraries catering to students with diverse backgrounds, abilities and assignments. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 98013810 |
| ISBN | 9780787617561 |
| ISBN | 0787617563 (Library Binding) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9780787617561 |
| Stock number | GML00502-111157 00010335 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |