Although there are many collections of Chinese folktales, there are not any that focus on the tales of Taiwan, which have evolved in a tradition separate and distinct from that of mainland China. The Taiwanese tradition embraces tales from the Han and other groups from the mainland, as well as those of the Yuanzhumin, the island's indigenous people indigenous.
The Encyclopedia of Genocide is the first reference work to chart the full extent of this horrific subject with objectivity and authority. The Nazi Holocaust; the genocides in Armenia, Cambodia, Rwanda, and the former Yugoslavia; and the eradication of indigenous peoples around the world are all covered in A-Z entries, written by almost 100 experts from many countries.
New Zealand owes its existence to undersea mountain building and is known for its active volcanoes and geothermal features. It is a land of fascinating cultures, combining the enduring history of the indigenous Maori with the descendents of the English settlers. It also has unique fauna and flora.
This resource covers Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia. Including major groups such as the Vietnamese, Koreans, Japanese as well as the rural and tribal peoples of the mainland, and indigenous peoples of the Philippines.
