TY - BOOK AU - Ember,Melvin AU - Ember,Carol R. ED - Gale Group. TI - Countries and their cultures T2 - Gale virtual reference library SN - 9780028658964 (electronic book) AV - GN307 PY - 2001/// CY - New York, N.Y. PB - Macmillan Reference USA KW - Ethnology KW - Encyclopedias N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - Presents the cultural similarities within a country that set it apart from others by examining over 200 countries to document the myriad ways in which culture defines and separates the nations of the world as much as geographical borders do. Surveys each country's shared values, behaviors and cultural variations from foods and rituals to pastimes and arts, using a standard entry format for easy comparison. Provides illustrations, photographs and maps. 4 volumes UR - http://link.galegroup.com/apps/pub/0PFC/GVRL?sid=gale_marc&u=bilk_itc ER -