Most of the entries are written by anthropologists and other social scientists who worked first-hand in the societies they describe, so the encyclopedia contains authoritative summaries on most of the cultures existing in the 20th century.
Information is included on the major aspects of social life and customary practices.
Used widely in research libraries as well as high schools and public libraries. Available through Macmillan . An introduction and maps are included in each volume. It helps students, academics, and professionals uncover the practical information they need, surveying the major methods, perspectives, ideas, and knowledge produced by cultural anthropology. The Encyclopedia was prepared under the direction of a distinguished editorial advisory board of 24 eminent scholars representing a wide diversity of specialties and perspectives in the discipline.