This vintage ethnographic survey, authored by the renowned social anthropologist R. Conrad Bentzen, offers a mid-20th-century perspective on global cultures, industries, and social structures. Published as part of the "World's People" series, the volume is notable for its extensive use of black-and-white documentary photography and its detailed maps, providing a historical snapshot of the world's diverse populations during the late 1930s or early 1940s. Condition: The book is in fair condition; the spine is damaged and detached from the text block, showing fraying and exposed binding. The red cloth covers exhibit wear and minor staining, and while the internal pages and decorative endpaper maps remain largely intact, they show age-related toning and some edge wear.