Celebrating Life Customs around the World: From Baby Showers to Funerals [3 volumes]

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Human Geography, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies
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Author: Victoria Williams Ph.D. ISBN: 9781440836596
Publisher: ABC-CLIO Publication: November 21, 2016
Imprint: ABC-CLIO Language: English
Author: Victoria Williams Ph.D.
ISBN: 9781440836596
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publication: November 21, 2016
Imprint: ABC-CLIO
Language: English

This book documents hundreds of customs and traditions practiced in countries outside of the United States, showcasing the diversity of birth, coming-of-age, and death celebrations worldwide.

• Examines cultural events in the general categories of birth and childhood events, teen and early adulthood milestones, and aging and death customs

• Offers primary and cultural document excerpts that are useful for the purposes of meeting Common Core standards

• Includes color inserts that help bring the text to life

• Features sidebars that present fun facts, interesting anecdotes, and recipes that are often used to celebrate various life-cycle customs in different countries

• Provides information ideal for students studying geography, global studies, anthropology, and world cultures

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This book documents hundreds of customs and traditions practiced in countries outside of the United States, showcasing the diversity of birth, coming-of-age, and death celebrations worldwide.

• Examines cultural events in the general categories of birth and childhood events, teen and early adulthood milestones, and aging and death customs

• Offers primary and cultural document excerpts that are useful for the purposes of meeting Common Core standards

• Includes color inserts that help bring the text to life

• Features sidebars that present fun facts, interesting anecdotes, and recipes that are often used to celebrate various life-cycle customs in different countries

• Provides information ideal for students studying geography, global studies, anthropology, and world cultures

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