Cultural Sociology of the Middle East, Asia, and Africa
An Encyclopedia
- Andrea L. Stanton - University of Denver, USA
- Edward Ramsamy - Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, USA
- Peter J. Seybolt - University of Vermont, USA
- Carolyn M. Elliott - University of Vermont, USA
Key Features
-Topics are explored within historical context, in three broad historical periods: prehistory to 1250, 1250 to 1920 and 1920 to the present.
-One volume each is devoted to the regions of the Middle East and Africa and then one volume to East and Southeast Asia and a final volume to West, Central and South Asia. The volumes include extensive use of photographs and maps to explain cultural and geographic content.
-Each volume has its own volume editor with expertise in that particular region.
Key Themes
Arts, Culture and Science
People, Society and Dynasties
Religion and Law
Family and Daily Life
Conflicts and Wars
Politics and Government
Health and Education
Economy, Trade and Industry
National Geography and History