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Cultural Sociology of the Middle East, Asia, and Africa

Los Angeles (January 25, 2012) In this global age of multiculturalism, it's more important than ever for us to understand and appreciate other cultures=especially those most different from our own, including the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. SAGE Reference just published an encyclopedia that provides concise information on both the culture and sociology of those key regions: Cultural Sociology of the Middle East, Asia, and Africa: An Encyclopedia.

This new reference conveys what daily life is like for people in the selected regions, helping readers understand the importance of cultural sociology, appreciate the effects of cultural forces around the world, and learn the history of countries and cultures in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa in these four volumes:

  • Volume One: Middle East
  • Volume Two: Africa
  • Volume Three: East and Southeast Asia
  • Volume Four: South, Central, and West Asia

The field of cultural sociology analyzes society through the lens of culture, considering how cultural theory can help sociologists understand individual and group behaviors and activities. Conversely, it is also useful to study cultural phenomena, such as mass media, consumption, art, ethnic identities, and gender relations, from a sociological perspective.

Cultural Sociology of the Middle East, Asia, and Africa includes illustrations and photographs, chronologies, and reader's guides, along with many other helpful features for researchers, making this scholarly, multiple-author encyclopedia an accessible but cogent resource for undergraduate and graduate students, scholars of other geographic areas considering comparative projects, and serious-minded general readers, all of whom will be looking for this valuable resource on their reference library shelves. A FREE 30-day online trial to this title is available at www.sagepub.com/freetrial.

Volume 1 Editor Andrea L. Stanton is affiliated with the University of Denver. Volume 2 Editor Edward Ramsamy is affiliated with Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Volume 3 Editor Peter J. Seybolt is affiliated with the University of Vermont. Volume 4 Editor Carolyn M. Elliott is affiliated with the University of Vermont.

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Cultural Sociology of the Middle East, Asia, and Africa
March 20121976 pages
ISBN: 978-1-4129-8176-7Print Price: $495
eISBN: 978-1-4522-1845-8Electronic Price: $619
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For more information, please contact:
Mary Kay Jezzini, Publicist
publicity@sagepub.com
212-352-1404