Law and Politics: A Cross-Cultural Encyclopedia (Encyclopedias of the Human Experience) - Hardcover

Strouthes, Daniel P.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0874367778 ISBN 13: 9780874367775

Publisher: Abc-Clio Inc, 1995

Synopsis

Contains some 120 entries ranging from abandonment and family law to ownership and war. Alphabetically arranged, each entry provides a definition, background information and, in most cases, an illustrative example taken from US law and a contrasting example taken from the legal system of another cul

About this title

About the Author

Daniel P. Strouthes, PhD, is an anthropology instructor at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, WI.

From School Library Journal

Grade 10 Up?These quality books present informative, comprehensive examinations of two important aspects of human society. Levinson's title contains broad-based articles that illustrate the complex relationship that exists among climate, weather, land forms, and plants and humankind's sociological and spiritual environment. The alphabetically arranged entries stress traditional, non-Western cultures. Western societies are more apparent in Strouthes's title. Each entry examines how law and politics function in different cultures. Extensive examples illustrate the concepts. Articles in both volumes conclude with cross-references and bibliographies. Although somewhat scholarly, the books are readable and interesting and would be useful in sociology, anthropology, and science curriculums. Black-and-white photographs complement the texts.?Judy R. Johnston, Auburn High School, WA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Abc-Clio Inc
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0874367778
• ISBN 13: 9780874367775
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 301