EDITORIAL REVIEWS
Gr 10 UpThese 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