Levinson, David 1947-
Overview
| Works: | 164 works in 897 publications in 3 languages and 30,079 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Encyclopedias Reference works Cross-cultural studies Handbooks and manuals Juvenile works History Exhibition catalogs Dictionaries |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Other, htt, Compiler, Contributor, Redactor, Publisher |
| Classifications: | GN307, 305.8 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
David Levinson
Encyclopedia of world sport : from ancient times to the present by
David Levinson(
Book
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49 editions published between 1996 and 1999 in English and held by 2,344 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A historical and cross-cultural survey of mainstream and lesser-known sports
49 editions published between 1996 and 1999 in English and held by 2,344 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A historical and cross-cultural survey of mainstream and lesser-known sports
Encyclopedia of world cultures by
Linda A Bennett(
Book
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24 editions published between 1991 and 1996 in English and held by 2,177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A basic reference source to the cultures of the world. Provides descriptions of all the cultures of each region of the world or of a representative sample of cultures for regions where full coverage is impossible, as well as accurate descriptions of cultures of the past
24 editions published between 1991 and 1996 in English and held by 2,177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A basic reference source to the cultures of the world. Provides descriptions of all the cultures of each region of the world or of a representative sample of cultures for regions where full coverage is impossible, as well as accurate descriptions of cultures of the past
Ethnic groups worldwide : a ready reference handbook by
David Levinson(
)
21 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in English and Chinese and held by 2,110 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A guide to the major ethnic groups found in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and the Americas that includes brief descriptions of each ethnic group, an analysis of the ethnic relations in each region, and information on the groups that are indigenous to each nation
21 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in English and Chinese and held by 2,110 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A guide to the major ethnic groups found in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and the Americas that includes brief descriptions of each ethnic group, an analysis of the ethnic relations in each region, and information on the groups that are indigenous to each nation
American immigrant cultures : builders of a nation by
David Levinson(
Book
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30 editions published between 1905 and 1997 in English and held by 1,650 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The United States is a nation of immigrants. Since the Declaration of Independence, but especially since the mid-nineteenth century
30 editions published between 1905 and 1997 in English and held by 1,650 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The United States is a nation of immigrants. Since the Declaration of Independence, but especially since the mid-nineteenth century
Encyclopedia of homelessness(
Book
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27 editions published between 2004 and 2007 in English and Japanese and held by 1,428 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The first comprehensive resource on this important topic, this set covers the origins of homelessness, current research, and strategies for its prevention. The contributors represent such disciplines as sociology, anthropology, medicine, and social work. Articles address homelessness in eight major American cities and more than 30 cities and nations around the world. Adding depth are bibliographies, a directory of street newspapers, a filmography, and more than 20 primary-source documents offering historical and contemporary perspectives."--"Reference that rocks," American Libraries, May 2005
27 editions published between 2004 and 2007 in English and Japanese and held by 1,428 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The first comprehensive resource on this important topic, this set covers the origins of homelessness, current research, and strategies for its prevention. The contributors represent such disciplines as sociology, anthropology, medicine, and social work. Articles address homelessness in eight major American cities and more than 30 cities and nations around the world. Adding depth are bibliographies, a directory of street newspapers, a filmography, and more than 20 primary-source documents offering historical and contemporary perspectives."--"Reference that rocks," American Libraries, May 2005
Encyclopedia of human emotions by
David Levinson(
Book
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26 editions published in 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,308 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Why do people cry, how do we manage horror, what do facial expressions tell us about a person? The answers to these questions and many more can be found in the Encyclopedia of Human Emotions, which brings to gether what is known about the nature, causes, expressions, and societal role of emotions. The 146 alphabetically arranged articles are sprinkled with photos, illustrations, and references to literature. Also covered are biographies, emotions that have been the subject of scientific study, and how emotions relate to society (e.g., hate crimes). The plain language of this unique encyclopedia makes it accessible to high-school students and the general user, while the level of scholarship makes this a useful resource to researchers as well."--"Outstanding reference sources 2000", American Libraries, May 2000. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA
26 editions published in 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,308 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Why do people cry, how do we manage horror, what do facial expressions tell us about a person? The answers to these questions and many more can be found in the Encyclopedia of Human Emotions, which brings to gether what is known about the nature, causes, expressions, and societal role of emotions. The 146 alphabetically arranged articles are sprinkled with photos, illustrations, and references to literature. Also covered are biographies, emotions that have been the subject of scientific study, and how emotions relate to society (e.g., hate crimes). The plain language of this unique encyclopedia makes it accessible to high-school students and the general user, while the level of scholarship makes this a useful resource to researchers as well."--"Outstanding reference sources 2000", American Libraries, May 2000. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA
Encyclopedia of cultural anthropology(
Book
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7 editions published in 1996 in English and held by 1,262 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Work covers medical anthropology, economic anthropology, humanism, cultural materialism, cross-cultural analysis, ethnography, statistics, caste, naming, cultural regions that have been the focus of field research, the Mead-Freeman controversy, the Wild Yam Question, the Pristine Myth, dialectology and cultural resource management
7 editions published in 1996 in English and held by 1,262 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Work covers medical anthropology, economic anthropology, humanism, cultural materialism, cross-cultural analysis, ethnography, statistics, caste, naming, cultural regions that have been the focus of field research, the Mead-Freeman controversy, the Wild Yam Question, the Pristine Myth, dialectology and cultural resource management
Encyclopedia of modern Asia by
David Levinson(
Book
)
18 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and held by 1,257 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Intended for students and non-specialists, this six-volume set does an outstanding job of covering all aspects of modern Asia (economics, religion, technology, politics, education, the arts, environmental issues, international relations, and scientific advances). Recognizing that there is not one Asian culture but many, the editors have been careful to stress both the interrelatedness and the tremendous variance of traditions. The set is equally useful for those researching common themes across Asian culture and those examining a particular country. Well illustrated and carefully indexed, the set is highly recommended for all public and academic libraries."--"The Best of the Best Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2003
18 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and held by 1,257 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Intended for students and non-specialists, this six-volume set does an outstanding job of covering all aspects of modern Asia (economics, religion, technology, politics, education, the arts, environmental issues, international relations, and scientific advances). Recognizing that there is not one Asian culture but many, the editors have been careful to stress both the interrelatedness and the tremendous variance of traditions. The set is equally useful for those researching common themes across Asian culture and those examining a particular country. Well illustrated and carefully indexed, the set is highly recommended for all public and academic libraries."--"The Best of the Best Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2003
Encyclopedia of crime and punishment(
Book
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12 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 1,145 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Authoritative and comprehensive, this multivolume set includes hundreds of articles in the field of criminal justice. Impressive arrays of authors have contributed to this resource, addressing such diverse topics as racial profiling, money laundering, torture, prisoner literature, the KGB, and Sing Sing. Written in an accessible manner and attractively presented, the background discussions, definitions, and explanations of important issues and future trends are absorbing. Interesting sidebars and facts, reference lists, relevant court cases, tables, and black-and-white photographs supplement the entries. Appendixes cover careers in criminal justice, Web resources, and professional organizations. A lengthy bibliography lists relevant works."--"The Best of the Best Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2003
12 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 1,145 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Authoritative and comprehensive, this multivolume set includes hundreds of articles in the field of criminal justice. Impressive arrays of authors have contributed to this resource, addressing such diverse topics as racial profiling, money laundering, torture, prisoner literature, the KGB, and Sing Sing. Written in an accessible manner and attractively presented, the background discussions, definitions, and explanations of important issues and future trends are absorbing. Interesting sidebars and facts, reference lists, relevant court cases, tables, and black-and-white photographs supplement the entries. Appendixes cover careers in criminal justice, Web resources, and professional organizations. A lengthy bibliography lists relevant works."--"The Best of the Best Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2003
Encyclopedia of community : from the village to the virtual world by
Karen Christensen(
Book
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27 editions published between 2003 and 2008 in English and held by 1,113 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This encyclopedia is a welcome exploration of the great variety of social networks that human beings create and participate in. Interdisciplinary in scope, the set includes contributions from some of the foremost scholars studying community today. Appendixes include an extensive bibliography, a collection of resources guides, an annotated guide to "Community in Popular Culture," and "Libraries Build Community," a guide for librarians."--"The Top 20 Reference Titles of the Year," American Libraries, May 2004
27 editions published between 2003 and 2008 in English and held by 1,113 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This encyclopedia is a welcome exploration of the great variety of social networks that human beings create and participate in. Interdisciplinary in scope, the set includes contributions from some of the foremost scholars studying community today. Appendixes include an extensive bibliography, a collection of resources guides, an annotated guide to "Community in Popular Culture," and "Libraries Build Community," a guide for librarians."--"The Top 20 Reference Titles of the Year," American Libraries, May 2004
Ethnic relations : a cross-cultural encyclopedia by
David Levinson(
Book
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23 editions published between 1994 and 1998 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,060 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Includes listing of "international organizations concerned with ethnic relations."
23 editions published between 1994 and 1998 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,060 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Includes listing of "international organizations concerned with ethnic relations."
Encyclopedia of marriage and the family(
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3 editions published in 1995 in English and held by 1,037 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides a compendium of knowledge about marriage, family and human relations
3 editions published in 1995 in English and held by 1,037 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides a compendium of knowledge about marriage, family and human relations
Aggression and conflict : a cross-cultural encyclopedia by
David Levinson(
Book
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14 editions published between 1994 and 1996 in English and held by 937 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses many forms of aggression, including aggression by women, banditry, blood money, cannibalism, capital punishment, cruelty to animals, duels, ethnocide, foot-binding, genital mutilation, gerontocide, head-hunting, human sacrifice, initiation rites, rape, sibling fighting, song duels, suicide, and wars
14 editions published between 1994 and 1996 in English and held by 937 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses many forms of aggression, including aggression by women, banditry, blood money, cannibalism, capital punishment, cruelty to animals, duels, ethnocide, foot-binding, genital mutilation, gerontocide, head-hunting, human sacrifice, initiation rites, rape, sibling fighting, song duels, suicide, and wars
The tribal living book by
David Levinson(
Book
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8 editions published between 1984 and 1997 in English and held by 911 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"150 things to do and make from traditional cultures"--Cover subtitle
8 editions published between 1984 and 1997 in English and held by 911 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"150 things to do and make from traditional cultures"--Cover subtitle
Family violence in cross-cultural perspective by
David Levinson(
Book
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15 editions published between 1989 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 700 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
15 editions published between 1989 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 700 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jewish Germany : An Enduring Presence from the Fourth to the Twenty-First Century by
David Levinson(
)
9 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 678 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Jewish Germany, cultural anthropologist David Levinson draws out and explores for us the expanse of the Jewish experience in Germany from the fourth century CE to the present. With the extensive use of primary sources, among others, the carefully researched narrative takes us smoothly and chronologically through the complete history of Jews in Germany. Details about all aspects of Jewish life are placed within their political and economic contexts to enhance our understanding of the variety and complexity of the Jewish experience in Germany and the adaptive requirements of Jewish communities in changing circumstances. Moving back and forth between the general and the particular, Jewish Germany gives us a layered appreciation of the Jewish experience, enriched with details about Jewish life in the eighteenth century, a period when German communities re-formed after the end of the Thirty Years' War, and nineteenth, when Jews in Germany moved toward emancipation. Levinson also calls upon his own family history as the entry point for exploration of Jewish life in several Jewish communities, most important among them the town of Uehlfeld in Middle Franconia and the city of Frankfurt am Main. Jewish Germany is essential for anyone interested in possessing a greater understanding of and more information about this history-from the budding genealogist tracing her family history, to the general reader looking for a broad overview, to scholars who might wish for further knowledge and explanatory material on the history and diverse experiences of Jewish communities in Germany before the Holocaust
9 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 678 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Jewish Germany, cultural anthropologist David Levinson draws out and explores for us the expanse of the Jewish experience in Germany from the fourth century CE to the present. With the extensive use of primary sources, among others, the carefully researched narrative takes us smoothly and chronologically through the complete history of Jews in Germany. Details about all aspects of Jewish life are placed within their political and economic contexts to enhance our understanding of the variety and complexity of the Jewish experience in Germany and the adaptive requirements of Jewish communities in changing circumstances. Moving back and forth between the general and the particular, Jewish Germany gives us a layered appreciation of the Jewish experience, enriched with details about Jewish life in the eighteenth century, a period when German communities re-formed after the end of the Thirty Years' War, and nineteenth, when Jews in Germany moved toward emancipation. Levinson also calls upon his own family history as the entry point for exploration of Jewish life in several Jewish communities, most important among them the town of Uehlfeld in Middle Franconia and the city of Frankfurt am Main. Jewish Germany is essential for anyone interested in possessing a greater understanding of and more information about this history-from the budding genealogist tracing her family history, to the general reader looking for a broad overview, to scholars who might wish for further knowledge and explanatory material on the history and diverse experiences of Jewish communities in Germany before the Holocaust
Encyclopedia of crime and punishment by David Levinson(
)
12 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 665 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Review: "Authoritative and comprehensive, this multivolume set includes hundreds of articles in the field of criminal justice. Impressive arrays of authors have contributed to this resource, addressing such diverse topics as racial profiling, money laundering, torture, prisoner literature, the KGB, and Sing Sing. Written in an accessible manner and attractively presented, the background discussions, definitions, and explanations of important issues and future trends are absorbing. Interesting sidebars and facts, reference lists, relevant court cases, tables, and black-and-white photographs supplement the entries. Appendixes cover careers in criminal justice, Web resources, and professional organizations. A lengthy bibliography lists relevant works."--"The Best of the Best Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2003
12 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 665 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Review: "Authoritative and comprehensive, this multivolume set includes hundreds of articles in the field of criminal justice. Impressive arrays of authors have contributed to this resource, addressing such diverse topics as racial profiling, money laundering, torture, prisoner literature, the KGB, and Sing Sing. Written in an accessible manner and attractively presented, the background discussions, definitions, and explanations of important issues and future trends are absorbing. Interesting sidebars and facts, reference lists, relevant court cases, tables, and black-and-white photographs supplement the entries. Appendixes cover careers in criminal justice, Web resources, and professional organizations. A lengthy bibliography lists relevant works."--"The Best of the Best Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2003
Toward explaining human culture : a critical review of the findings of worldwide cross-cultural research by
David Levinson(
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13 editions published in 1980 in English and held by 656 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
13 editions published in 1980 in English and held by 656 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Health and illness : a cross-cultural encyclopedia by
David Levinson(
Book
)
7 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 620 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Offers information on a variety of health-related topics, from acupuncture and faith healing to reflexology and yoga, emphasizing traditional and alternative approaches
7 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 620 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Offers information on a variety of health-related topics, from acupuncture and faith healing to reflexology and yoga, emphasizing traditional and alternative approaches
Homelessness handbook by
Marcy Ross(
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6 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 599 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Designed to support the efforts of everyone who wants to end homelessness. Explains who the homeless are, why they are homeless, what it means to be homeless, and what the rest of us can do to alleviate the suffering of the homeless
6 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 599 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Designed to support the efforts of everyone who wants to end homelessness. Explains who the homeless are, why they are homeless, what it means to be homeless, and what the rest of us can do to alleviate the suffering of the homeless
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Related Identities
- Christensen, Karen 1957- Other Publisher Redactor Editor Author
- Ember, Melvin Other Author Editor
- Ponzetti, James J. Other Editor
- Jorgensen, Peter F. Other Editor
- Sherwood, David
- Malone, Martin J.
- Gaccione, Laura
- Ross, Marcy Editor
- O'Leary, Timothy J. Other Author Editor
- H.W. Wilson Company
Associated Subjects
Affect (Psychology) Aggressiveness Aggressiveness--Cross-cultural studies Alternative medicine Anthropology Antisemitism Apartheid Asia Caste Communities Crime Criminal justice, Administration of Criminology Cross-cultural studies Emotions Ethnic groups Ethnicity Ethnic relations Ethnic relations--Cross-cultural studies Ethnocentrism Ethnology Europe Families Family violence Genocide Germany Gowin, Emmet, Handicraft Homelessness Homeless persons Immigrants Industries, Primitive Jews Manners and customs Marriage Medical care Minorities Mood (Psychology) North America Photography, Artistic Photography of families Punishment Racism Slavery Social conflict Social medicine Sports Traditional medicine United States Xenophobia
