Publisher's Synopsis
Readers take a new look at global cultures in the latest edition of these beloved research tools. The comprehensive text is grouped into focused chapters that highlight a given nation's geography, government, history, foods, festivals, and more. Armed with the latest information, readers can see how events on a local and global scale affect the development of cultures around the world. Whether they're following recipes to make Indian food, reading about leisure activities in Cuba, or looking at stunning photographs of the Netherlands, readers are given a unique and fresh perspective on the world and its peoples.
