What are the cultural similarities within a country that sets it apart from others? A team of anthropologists and social scientists have taken a close look at more than 200 countries to document the myriad ways in which culture – every bit as much as geographic borders – defines and separates the nations of the world. Using a standard entry format for easy comparison, each country’s shared values, behaviors and cultural variations are surveyed – from foods and rituals to pastimes and arts. This 4-vol. set is lavishly illustrated with more than 1,000 photographs and more than 200 maps.