Provides access to the stories and legends that have captivated us for generations and continue to influence film, television, literature, and popular culture. This four-volume work gathers a range of popular and obscure lore from a range of American ethnic traditions and groups the folktales by region. It also includes less familiar stories.

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The epic story of how humans evolved from intimate chimp communities into a world-dominating species.

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This book is focused on the native peoples of Central America. Robert Carmack examines their history, societies and cultures, and relates their many historical accomplishments to larger world history.

The most complete single-source collection on gambling ever assembled gives readers access to the best possible information about one of the fastest growing industries in the world.

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"A Yale physician's ... exploration of why so many people die poorly and how a medieval bestseller on the art of dying well holds important lessons for today"--

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Focusing specifically on the stories of the Han Chinese (the largest ethnic group in China, numbering over a billion people), this collection presents more than 50 tales, both well known and obscurefrom Monkeys Fishing the Moon and The Butterfly Lovers to Painted Skin and Dragon Princess.

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In The Origins of Shamanism, Spirit Beliefs, and Religiosity, H. Sidky uses first-hand ethnographic fieldwork and scientific theoretical work in archaeology, psychology, and neurotheology to explore the origins of shamanism, spirit beliefs, the evolution of human consciousness, and the origins of ritual behavior and religiosity.

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Examines the benefits and costs of our female workforce, to women, their families and society. This title explores different aspects of women at work - the pros and cons, how it is changing society, its women, their relationships, partners, and children. It also discusses issues in the workplace affecting women's wellbeing.

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With hilarious wit, sharp insights, and a foreword by New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs, this book draws on all aspects of the social sciences, including history, psychology, religion, economics, and sociology, combining innovative research and analyses with captivating anecdotes to reveal just how much sex affects the world around us.

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This illustrated reference work covers a wide range of festivals that have sacred origins and are, or have been, part of a folk tradition, a world religion, or a major civilization.

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Drawing on a wide variety of disciplines and presenting perspectives on both sides of the gun debate, Understanding Americas Gun Culture presents a fresh look at the issues surrounding guns in the United States today. The book moves past polarization to invite thoughtful, nuanced and innovative exploration of this important topic.

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How capitalism steals our time and our labour, and how we can fight back.

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This is an analysis of the martial arts as socio-cultural and symbolic phenomena. A brief historical summary of the development of martial arts in Japan sets the scene for the reinterpretation of the role of these arts by American mass media.

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Well-Being as a Multidimensional Concept contributes to our understanding of the ways that culture and community influence concepts of wellness, the experience of well-being, and health outcomes. This book includes both theoretical conceptualizations and practice-based explorations.

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The first comprehensive analysis of work and the workforce in the United States, from the Industrial Revolution to the era of globalization.

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Viewing work/family conflicts from the perspective of today's families, chapter five looks at family members while chapter six and seven cover childcare and elder dependent care. Chapter eight identifies society's megaconflicts, chapter nine outlines the types of initiatives which have begun in response to these conflicts.

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A study of Africa's demographics its youth and growth and what they mean for the continent, today and into the future.

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An intimate portrait of life in the world's richest nation ahead of the FIFA 2022 World Cup.

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Everything you ever wanted to know about anthropology, from its origins and evolution, to the key concepts and the major figures, past and present.