725 biographies of anthropologists born before 1920 are included. Entries range from several paragraphs to several pages in length and contain a list of major works and sources of additional biographical information. A Biographical Dictionary Focuses on women of the twentieth century, both living and deceased. Broad coverage of the fields of anthropology. World Atlas of Archaeology Contains color pictures and excellent maps.
Articles are long, general and descriptive.
Arranged by regions of the world, subdivided by subjects. Covers early humans through historical times. Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life Arranged by four geographic regions, this set summarizes some 500 cultural groups. There are entries for both large and small groups. The writers emphasize current living conditions, traditions, and personalities of the various groups.