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Countries and Their Cultures
This resource serves as a guide to cultural beliefs and practices worldwide. Each entry describes the culture of a specific country, including what is universal in that region, and what varies from group to group. Also addressed are topics of etiquette in each country, as well ethnic relations issues. Illustrated, with bibliographies.
CALL NUMBER: Ref GN307 .C68 2001 -- v.1-4


The Encyclopedia of Anthropology
Arranged alphabetically this five-volume set presents some 1000 entries on topics from all the major subfields of anthropology: physical/biological anthropology, archaeology, cultural/social anthropology, linquistics, and applied anthropology. Other major themes covered by editor Birx (anthropology, Canisius College) and the contributors include biography, evolution, geology, paleontology, philosophy, psychology, religion/theology, sociology, and research/theoretical frameworks. Many of the entries provide biographical accounts of influential researchers and theorists.
CALL NUMBER: Ref GN11 .E63 2006 -- v.1-5


The Encyclopedia of Cultural Anthropology
Attempting to be a "compendium of knowledge produced by and relevant to cultural anthropology" The Encyclopedia of Cultural Anthropology offers over 340 entries covering topics, theories, regional cultures, research methods, and professional developments in the field. Includes bibliographies.
CALL NUMBER: Ref GN307 .E52 1996 -- v.1-4


Encyclopedia of Prehistory
Each volume of this six-volume encyclopedia has as its focus the traditions of the known cultures, past and present, of a country, region, or continent. Entry categories include major traditions, regional subtraditions and specific geographical site information. Includes reference bibliographies and suggested reading lists.
CALL NUMBER: Ref GN710 .E53 2001 -- v.1-6


Encyclopedia of World Cultures
Ordered by geographical region, the ten volumes of Encyclopedia of World Cultures present characteristics of world cultural groups for use by students, educators, researchers and travelers. Summaries "provide a mix of demographic, historical, social, economic, political, and religious information" for each culture. Includes filmographies by volume and brief bibliographies.
CALL NUMBER: Ref GN307 .E53 1991 -- v.1-10

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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology
"This comprehensive dictionary, covers the essential vocabulary for archaeological work, including principles, theories, techniques, artifacts, materials, people, places, monuments, equipment, and descriptive terms. The dictionary focuses especially on Europe, the Old World, and the Americas, and covers legislation relating to the United Kingdom and the USA."
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http://www.oxfordreference.com/views/BOOK_SEARCH.html?book=t102

Larousse Dictionary of World Folklore
Entries encompass major themes, figures, beliefs and customs in world folklore. Appendix includes lists of worldwide folklore museums and events. Illustrated.
CALL NUMBER: Ref GR35 .J6640 1995


Biographical dictionary of social and cultural anthropology
"Combining valuable essays on seminal historical figures, as well as entries on the foremost scholars of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, this unique reference offers an important overview of the historical and contemporary reach of anthropological research."
CALL NUMBER: Ref GN20 .B56 2004

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Cultural Anthropology: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources
Jacoby and Kibbee provide an annotated handbook to reference and information sources in cultural anthropology, including print and online resources, with focus on the subfield of sociocultural anthropology and North America.
CALL NUMBER: Ref GN42 .J3 2007

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American Men & Women of Science

CALL NUMBER: Ref Q 141 .A47 1998-99 -- v.1-8

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American Anthropological Association
www.aaanet.org
The official web site of the AAA, this resource alerts readers to the latest news and developments in the field of anthropology. See Resources tab for anthropology sites of interest.

Anthropology Resources on the Internet
www.anthropologie.net
This online guide attempts to be "a comprehensive list of Internet Resources which are directly and primarily of anthropological relevance." Searchable subject categories include: Journals, Methods, Jobs, Anthropology, University Departments, Institutions, Web Directories, and Archaeology. Anthropology and Archaeology categories are further divided by subdiscipline and by geographic area. Maintained by professional field anthropologist Bernard-Olivier Clist.

Indigenous Studies
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This page provides links to: General Indigenous Studies, and Resources for Africa, Asia & the Middle East, Central & South America, Europe & the Pacific.

Library of Congress Resources in Ethnographic Studies
www.loc.gov/folklife/other.html
"A Collection of Resources in Anthropology, Ethnomusicology, Folklore, and Folklife," this site is a gateway to directories, scholarly programs, professional organizations, archives, museums, journals, newsletters, and other sources of ethnographic information. Hosted by the American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress.

Minnesota State University (Mankato) EMuseum
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/index.shtml
The EMuseum is an electronic collection of images, text, and hypertext intended to educate the user on topics in anthropology. Links resemble museum exhibits that direct the visitor through visual and textual elements of anthropological history. Exhibit categories include: Biology, History, Cultural, Prehistory, and Archaeology.

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Anthropology in the News
www.tamu.edu/anthropology/news.html
David L. Carson. Hosted by the Texas A&M University Anthropology Department, this resource provides access to recent anthropology news. Includes a subject index to a three year archive of stories and links to other online anthropology news sources. Daily updates.

Archaeologica
http://www.archaeologica.org/
Claire Warren. Updated daily, Archaeologica provides access to world news and online resources in archaeology. Includes a discussion forum for archaeologists, and weekly audio news and podcasting.

National Geographic News
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/archaeology.html
National Geographic News: Archaeology and Paleontology. National Geographic Society. A one-year archive of regularly-updated archaeology and paleontology stories from National Geographic News.

The New York Times: Science: Archaeology and Anthropology
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/science/topics/archaeology_and_anthropology/index.html
"News about archaeology and anthropology, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times."

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In addition to JSTOR access to subject specific e-journals, Project Muse offers full-text access to current journals by discipline. Users can search or browse by category/subject. Project Muse includes Anthropology, Culture and Society, Folklore, and Indigeneous Studies