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Contains some 120 entries ranging from abandonment and family law to ownership and war. Alphabetically arranged, each entry provides a definition, background information and, in most cases, an illustrative example taken from US law and a contrasting example taken from the legal system of another cul

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School Library Journal Review

Gr 10 Up‘These quality books present informative, comprehensive examinations of two important aspects of human society. Levinson's title contains broad-based articles that illustrate the complex relationship that exists among climate, weather, land forms, and plants and humankind's sociological and spiritual environment. The alphabetically arranged entries stress traditional, non-Western cultures. Western societies are more apparent in Strouthes's title. Each entry examines how law and politics function in different cultures. Extensive examples illustrate the concepts. Articles in both volumes conclude with cross-references and bibliographies. Although somewhat scholarly, the books are readable and interesting and would be useful in sociology, anthropology, and science curriculums. Black-and-white photographs complement the texts.‘Judy R. Johnston, Auburn High School, WA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

CHOICE Review

In the 121 entries in this predominantly non-Western examination of cross-cultural patterns, Strouthes seeks to define the central concepts of law and politics, illuminate the societal varieties, and contrast these with examples from US law. In the text of each entry, references are given in abbreviated form; full citations are found at the end of the entry and in a cumulative bibliography of 252 titles at the end of the book. Extracts from original texts are included. To the degree that Strouthes provides opportunity for readers to become enthused by the sheer range of alternatives, the work is a success. The volume is visually appealing and contains a 14-page index, but as a reference source it has some perplexing aspects. In a volume that purports to be cross-cultural, it seems out of place for some entries to give only the US definition (see "Legal Fiction" and "Legal Realism"). Readers have no way to know down which countries' legal avenues they are about to travel. Although this makes for fascinating reading, the full reference value may be elusive. For example, the entry under "Fraud" discusses only China, and under "Sanction" only the Ifugao are considered. Using a picture of Lt. Col. Oliver North to illustrate the entry for "Oath" is a bit odd, as is David Koresh in a nuclear family pose with "wife, Rachel, and son Cyrus" for "Revitalization Movements." Since this resource breaks new ground, it will be valued to the degree that it begins to address the subject. General readers; lower-division undergraduates. G. R. Walden Ohio State University

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Daniel P. Strouthes , PhD, is an anthropology instructor at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, WI.