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Library Journal
Reviewed on October 11, 2004
One of the defining characteristics of humanity is our profound curiosity about ourselves and others like us, and this lush book does an exquisite job of satisfying that curiosity. The volume strikes a fine balance between comprehensiveness and readability. Everywhere the eye falls sharp images, informative captions and easily digestible chunks of information capture the reader's attention. Color-coded boxes containing facts, historical details, profiles and more combine with the general layout to ensure that there is always one more thi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More