ISBN:
9781440836589
Language:
English
Pages:
27 cm
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Williams, Victoria, author Celebrating life customs around the world
DDC:
390
Keywords:
Manners and customs
;
Rites and ceremonies
Abstract:
"This multivolume encyclopedia concentrates on rites of passage, traditions, rituals, and life customs that take place around the world. The scope of this book takes in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, and even outer space, and covers customs experienced by men, women, children, and animals, in groups or as individuals. Volume 1 examines customs pertaining to birth and early childhood. Volume 2 looks at the coming-of-age customs of teens and those in early adulthood. Volume 3 covers entries relating to aging and death"--
Abstract:
Volume 1: Birth and Childhood ; volume 2: adolescence and early adulthood ; volume 3: aging and death
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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