The set has a subject index and an appendix of anthropological periodicals. The subject index at the end of vol. 4 lists topics such as social stratification and commercialization. Encyclopedia of Social and Cultural Anthropology . Alan Barnard and Jonathan Spencer, eds.
Areas covered include kinship, gender and family, marriage and consumption.
Also provides over 500 brief definitions of terms and concepts in social and cultural anthropology and over 200 biographical entries. Extensive cross-references, a detailed subject index and bibliographies containing references for further reading are provided. Encyclopedia of World Cultures . Edited by David Levinson. Lists and describes over 1500 cultures in 10 volumes.