Subject Research: Anthropology

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	Reference Sources Books: LC Class Number Guide New Acquisitions Senior Thesis / Senior Project			Research Guides Blackboard
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Library Materials: Reference Sources

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Encyclopedias

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Handbooks

Statistics

Directories

Citation Manuals

Encyclopedias

Encyclopedia articles, written by subject authorities, provide information useful for gaining a basic understanding of a topic and getting started with a research project. Typically, a bibliography, or list, of "classic" books and articles for further research follows each article. Students will find also these encyclopedias useful for brushing up on topics related to their central area of investigation. [Note: See the Research Guides for sources that deal with narrower sub-fields within the discipline.] Countries and Their Cultures.  Edited by Melvin Ember and Carol R. Ember.  New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2001. 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.  Edited by H. James Birx.  Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage, c2006 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.  Edited by David Levinson and Melvin Ember.  New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1996. 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.  Edited by Peter N. Peregrine and Melvin Ember.  New York: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, 2001. 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. Edited by Timothy J. O'Leary and David Levinson.  Boston: G.K. Hall, 1991-. 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 Encyclopedia of World Sport: from Ancient Times to the Present. Edited by David Levinson and Karen Christensen.  Santa Barbara, C.A.: ABC-CLIO, 1996. Covering almost 300 sports and related activities, Encyclopedia of World Sport discusses the role of these activities in world culture.  Entries are scholarly discussions of the historical and social development, practice, and impact of individual sports.  Illustrated, with brief bibliographies. CALL NUMBER: Ref GV567 .E56 1996 -- v.1-3 Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Beliefs, Customs, Tales, Music, and Art. Edited by Thomas A. Green.  Santa Barbara, C.A.: ABC-CLIO, 1997. Presented largely is essay format, the entries of this reference work address general topics on the theory and practice of folklore and folklore studies worldwide. CALL NUMBER: Ref GR35 .F63 1997 -- v.1-2 History of Physical Anthropology: An Encyclopedia. Edited by Frank Spencer.  New York: Garland Publishing, 1997. The entries in this work are of three general kinds: investigations of major areas or ideas in the field of physical anthropology, explorations of the anthropological research being performed in specific countries throughout the world, and biographies.  Thus History of Physical Anthropology aims to provide "a broad and convenient overview of the discipline's international history."   Includes bibliographies. CALL NUMBER: Ref GN50.3 .H57 1997 -- v.1-2 McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology. 9th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2002. The 7100 articles on the subject matter and applications of the life, physical, and earth sciences offer comprehensive treatments of a wide array of subjects. Brief bibliographies. CALL NUMBER: Ref Q 121 .M3 2002 -- v.1-20

Bibliographies

In Schaffer's Reference Collection are some on-paper-only bibliographies that record the publications of anthropology and complement effectively the sources available online through the Databases and Indexes link.  The following is a selection of them. Please be aware that these bibliographies must be used in conjunction with Schaffer Library's online catalog (to look up any books listed) and with our list of Schaffer Library's Serial Titles (to determine whether any articles listed are held here in any format). Abstracts in Anthropology.  [Westport, Conn.] Greenwood Press [etc.], 1971-present. This title is Schaffer Library's principal subscription to an on-going and updated bibliography of articles and books in anthropology. CALL NUMBER: Ref Bibliog GN 1 .A15 Fieldwork in the Library: a Guide to Research in Anthropology & Related Area Studies. By R.C. Westerman.  Chicago; London: American Library Association, 1994. Whether one is a student beginning the research process or an advanced researcher wanting an "aide de memoire," such a concise volume as this proves its value as a roadmap to the standard practices of gathering scholarship and data in anthropology. CALL NUMBER: Ref Bibliog GN 42 .W47 International Bibliography of Anthropology.  London; New York: Routledge, 1955-present. Annually, the field of anthropology is furnished through this bibliography with a record of the year's scholarly output under the auspices of the United Nations Educational and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). CALL NUMBER: Ref Bibliog GN 301 .I50

Subject Dictionaries

These specialized subject dictionaries define the terminology in the discipline. See the Research Guides for sources that deal with narrower sub-fields within the discipline. Anthromorphemics. [ Online ]  By John Kantner and Kevin Vaughn. Available: http://www.clrn.org/weblinks/details.cfm?id=319 (Accessed 14 May 2006). Hosted by the University of California, Santa Barbara, Anthromorphemics is a glossary to terms in cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, and archaeology. The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology. [ Online ] Oxford University Press, 2003. Available: http://www.oxfordreference.com/views/BOOK_SEARCH.html?book=t102  (Accessed 18 March, 2003). "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." Dictionary of Anthropology. By Charlotte Seymour-Smith.  Boston: G.K. Hall, 1986. Contains theoretical, conceptual, and technical terms in the field of anthropology, with a view to encouraging critical thinking on these subjects. CALL NUMBER: Ref GN11 .D48 1986  Dictionary of Concepts in Cultural Anthropology. By Robert H. Winthrop. New York: Greenwood Press, 1991. Intended primarily for students of cultural anthropology, Dictionary of Concepts in Cultural Anthropology provides a general introduction to eighty key terms in the field.   Includes bibliographies. CALL NUMBER: Ref GN307 .W56 1991  Dictionary of Concepts in Physical Anthropology. By Joan C. Stevenson. New York: Greenwood Press, 1991. Like the Dictionary of Concepts in Cultural Anthropology, this reference work addresses major concepts in the field.  Terms are traced from their origins to the present context of modern physical anthropology.  Includes bibliographies. CALL NUMBER: Ref GN50.3 .S74 1991  Larousse Dictionary of World Folklore. By Alison Jones. Edinburgh: Larousse, 1995. 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 The Nonverbal Dictionary of Gestures, Signs & Body Language Cues. [ Online ] By David B. Givens.  Center for Nonverbal Studies.  Available: http://members.aol.com/nonverbal2/diction1.htm (Accessed 13 May 2006). Subject specialists have contributed to this resource on human communications terminology.  Click on "Entries" for access to hyperlinked definitions which include usage notes, illustrations and brief bibliographies.

Handbooks

Handbooks collect basic, practical information—formulas, tables of data, classification systems, definitions—for professionals operating within a discipline. High Places in Cyberspace: A Guide to Biblical and Religious Studies, Classics, and Archaeological Resources on the Internet, 2nd ed. By Patrick Durusau. ; Atlanta: Scholars Press, c1998. This resources attempts a brief overview of the various kinds of Internet resources available, with major emphasis on an alphabetical listing of specific anthropology-related sites, discussion lists, and the like. Includes tips for searching the Internet, creating web resources, and using other Internet-related technologies. CALL NUMBER: Web 200 Dur

Sources of Statistics

For a categorized listing of MANY titles that contain useful numbers, some in the Library's Reference Collection and some available on the Internet, please click here to utilize the Library's Statistical Data page. Need more? ... The library subscribes to the "statistical" component of Lexis-Nexis, and that resource gives Union users access online to three large databases of data: the American Statistics Index, the Statistical Reference Index, and the Index to International Statistics. These contain, respectively, data of the U.S. federal government, of states and commercial bodies, and of international organizations.  Much--not all--of what Lexis-Nexis cites is available in full text online.  For the rest, Schaffer Library also subscribes to microfiche copies of all the statistics cited in the above (with certain exceptions). Assistance with data retrieval is available at the Library's Reference Desk.

Directories

Directories identify the professionals, institutions, organizations, and associations within a discipline. American Men & Women of Science. New York : R.R. Bowker, c1989- CALL NUMBER: Ref Q 141 .A47 1998-99 -- v.1-8 Religious Bodies in the United States: A Directory. By J. Gordon Melton. New York: Garland Publishing, 1992. CALL NUMBER: Ref BL2525 .M452 1992

Citation Guides and Style Manuals

Style manuals and citations guides illustrate how to cite book, journal, and other research sources, including materials found in online databases and on the Web according to the conventional format of a particular discipline. Subject specific citation guides are listed below, and a complete listing appears at Reference Sites: Citation Guides and Style Manuals. Online! A Reference Guide to Using Internet Sources. [ Online ] Andrew Harnack and Eugene Kleppinger. Available: http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/ (Accessed 14 May 2006). Chapter 6: Using Principles of APA Style to Cite and Document Sources illustrates how to cite Internet resources in a social sciences research paper. SAA Journal Style Guide. [ Online ] Society for American Archaeology. Available: http://www.saa.org/Publications/StyleGuide/styframe.html (Accessed 14 May 2006). Style guidelines from the Society for American Archaeology Journal.

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Library Materials: Books: LC Class Number Guide

Books in Schaffer Library are arranged by Library of Congress Class number. Class numbers are searchable in the Web Catalog and browsable in the Stacks and Reference Collection. Browse the Shelves by LC Class Number.

B	Philosophy, psychology, religion
C	Auxiliary sciences of history
CB	History of civilization
CC	Archaeology
CE	Technical chronology, calendar
CS	Genealogy
CT	Biography
D	History: General and Old World
E,F	History: America (W. Hemisphere)
G	Geography
GN	Anthropology
GR	Folklore
GT	Manners and customs
HN	Social history
HQ	The family, marriage
HS	Societies, clubs
HT	Communities, classes, races
P	Language and literature
QH	Natural history, biology

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Library Materials: New Acquisitions

The New Acquisitions List—residing on the Library Catalogs page—is generated on the 10th of each month and includes items added to the library's collections for the previous calendar month.

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Microfiche copies of Senior honors theses are maintained in the Library. For details on the Library's theses holdings, formats, access, photocopying restrictions, and searching for a thesis in the online catalog, see Thesis Search page.

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Research Guides supplement the broader Research by Subject pages by focusing on the print and electronic resources that are most useful for a course-specific research assignment. For faculty, the Research Guides provide structured access to the Library and Internet resources relevant to their own work or in advising students on their research projects. For students working independently, it serves as a reminder of services and materials offered within the library while at the same time providing a gateway for information available from remote sites.

Anthropology Research Guides

Anthropology 44: Urban Anthropology Anthropology 45: Sport, Culture, and Society Anthropology 76: Tourists and Tourism Photographing Culture: Selected Primary Resources

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Blackboard. Faculty using Blackboard are encouraged to incorporate links to Library resources—and specifically the Research by Subject pages and the appropriate course-related Research Guides— into the Blackboard course pages. Your Departmental Liaison or Bibliographic Instruction Contacts can assist you.

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Schaffer Library provides to range of general and subject-specific electronic databases—some offering full-text access to articles or library holdings information.

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In addition to the links above to subject related databases that will lead to article citations and full-text article access, you can also browse the library's comprehensive listing of journals, serials, or newspaper titles available through Schaffer Library. The basic search options include Title begins with, Title contains, etc.  You can also select a subject category to browse such as Social Sciences. Ask at the Reference Desk for assistance with local holdings.

Two services included in the Databases & Indexes section, JSTOR and Project Muse, offer full-text access to journals by discipline. Users can search or browse by category/subject. JSTOR - Anthropology. Project Muse includes Anthropology, Culture & Society, and Folklore.

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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. Learn more about professional programs in the field, or click on "Anthro Links" in the navigation bar for access to a subject index to online resources.

Ancient Mesoamerican Civilizations

www.angelfire.com/ca/humanorigins/index.html Affiliated with the University of Minnesota Department of Anthropology, this site consists of short, referenced essays, organized by civilization (Maya, Mixtec, Zapotec, and Aztec), on Mesoamerican writing systems, governments, and religions.

Anthropology Resources

http://library.lib.binghamton.edu/subjects/anthro The library of SUNY Binghamton provides this gateway to a useful variety of anthropology resources.

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.

Anthropology - WWW Virtual Library

http://vlib.anthrotech.com Information categorized by subject. Specialized fields, Institutions, General Resources, Virtual Libraries for Anthropology, News & Events. Access to Search Engines.

Archaeological Resource Guide for Europe (ARGE)

http://odur.let.rug.nl/arge "ARGE is an ordered collection of hypertext links pointing to current archaeological communication and information resources across Europe."

Indigenous Studies

www.cwis.org/wwwvl/indig-vl.html 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.

Yahoo!-Social Science: Anthropology and Archaeology

www.yahoo.com/Social_Science/Anthropology_and_Archaeology

Tools for tracking recently published articles:

Anthropology in the News

www.tamu.edu/anthropology/news.html David L. Carson. (Accessed 1 May 2006) 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

www.archaeologica.org Claire Warren. (Accessed 1 May 2006) Updated daily, Archaeologica provides access to world news and online resources in archaeology. Includes a discussion forum for archaeologists.

National Geographic News

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/archaeology.html National Geographic News: Archaeology and Paleontology. National Geographic Society. (Accessed 1 May 2006) A one-year archive of regularly-updated archaeology and paleontology stories from National Geographic News.

The New York Times: News By Subject: Anthropology; Archaeology

http://college.nytimes.com/guests/directory/Social_Sciences/Anthropology_and_Archaeology The New York Times. (Accessed 1 May 2006); Provides full text access to anthropology; archaeology articles from The New York Times; News by Subject; section.

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