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Guide to Sources in Anthropology

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This guide focuses on core anthropology resources, most of which are located in the Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library (SSHEL). All titles are shelved in the SSHEL reference collection, unless otherwise noted. Access to most of the online resources listed is restricted to the UIUC Community.

The location SSHEL RCC indicates the item is held in the SSHEL Reference Circulating Collection. HPNL indicates the item is held in the History, Philosophy & Newspaper Library.

Depending on their area of interest, anthropology researchers may also want to consult other campus libraries including: ACES (includes biology-related materials), Architecture & Art; Literatures and Languages; Music and Performing Arts; Engineering-Grainger (includes geology-related materials); History, Philosophy & Newspaper; or International & Area Studies.

For more comprehensive list of online resources in anthropology, see the Anthropology webpage.

Questions?  Ask-A-Librarian!

 

Anthropology Call Numbers | Guides to the Literature | Indexes, Abstracts, and Databases | Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) and eHRAF | Reviews and Current Literature (includes Book Reviews) | Dissertations and Theses | Directories | Biographical Sources | Encyclopedias & Dictionaries | Handbooks on Methods and Theory | Atlases | Grants and Career Resources

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CALL NUMBERS

 

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Guides to the Literature

016.301 K23c 2007
Cultural Anthropology: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources. 2007.
The second edition of this text is intended to facilitate library research by identifying, synthesizing, and organizing the extensive body of print and online resources relevant to anthropology.  It is written to assist researchers at all levels in their quest for information relating to sociocultural anthropology.  The text is organized to loosely reflect the structure and areas of interest in the field.  Arrangement within each section is alphabetical by title.  Entries within each section are organized by type of reference source.  Included are author, title, and subject indexes.

016.3 So135 2002
The Social Sciences: A Cross Disciplinary Guide to Selected Sources. 3 ^rd ed. 2002.
Chapter seven briefly describes the discipline of anthropology and provides a succinct and very useful overview of core reference sources, including sources for association and society information, reviews and current literature.

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Indexes, Abstracts, and Databases

301.2 Am35a
Abstracts of the Annual Meeting. 1960-. American Anthropological Association. Annual.
A collection of abstracts of all presentations given at the American Anthropological Association's annual meeting. The book is divided into three sections: session abstracts, film and video abstracts, and abstracts of papers.

Anthropology Plus. (online)
Combined access to the entire backfiles of Anthropological Index (produced by Royal Anthropological Institute and The British Museum, Anthropological Index Online or Q.572.05 RO1) and Anthropological Literature (produced by Harvard's Tozzer Library, 016.57205 AN). Identifies print materials in anthropology, archaeology and related interdisciplinary research areas published in almost 900 journals and monographic series. Coverage of the North American and British literature is nearly exhaustive, and good for core European and Latin American sources.

AnthroSource. (online)
This portal to American Anthropological Association publications currently provides a full text archive of 11 major AAA journals from volume 1 to the present, and will continue to add additional AAA publications and other collections. The interface supports full text searching across the archive, email alerts and saved searches.

AATA Online: Abstracts of International Conservation Literature.  (online)
Formerly Art and Archaeology Technical Abstracts, this free online database is for researchers and professionals engaged in the conservation and management of material cultural heritage in all of its forms: works of art, cultural objects, architectural heritage, monuments and archaeological sites and materials. Comprehensively reviews and abstracts 150 journals and conference proceedings as new issues appear that selectively represent the field's core literature. Includes abstracts from 1932 to the present.

Ethnographic Video Online. 2012. (online)
This collection of online streaming video provides 825 videos (about 506 hours) of historical and contemporary ethnographic film featuring cultural groups from Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, North America and South America. Includes published documentaries, edited field recordings, interviews, and performances. Themes include family and race, material culture, language and culture, body language, marriage, and many more. Users can browse by title, author/ethnographer, geographic location, cultural group, subjects, date, people, and clips; advanced searching is also featured. Searchable text transcripts are included with each video, and users have the ability to edit clips and save playlists.

FRANCIS. (formerly Bulletin signalétique) (online)
This international bibliographic database identifies publications from Western European and North American periodicals in the humanities and social sciences. Includes selective coverage of conference papers and chapters in edited collections. Subject headings are provided in French and English, and there are searchable abstracts in French.

301.0943 Ab89 (Main Stacks)
German Anthropology Online/Anthropology Abstracts. Continues Abstracts in German Anthropology, 1980-1997. (online)
Concise abstracts in English of German anthropological publications, including dissertations, monographs, exhibition catalogs, yearbooks and some journal articles. Coverage includes theoretical and historical studies as well as regional studies of Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia and Oceania and Europe.

Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts (LLBA). (online)
Provides broad international coverage of the literature of linguistics and related fields. All aspects of the study of language are covered, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Indexes and abstracts approximately 2,000 serials, recent books, dissertations and book reviews.

PrimateLit. (online)
Identifies scholarly literature on all aspects of primate-related research, including journal articles, books, meeting abstracts, technical reports, dissertations, and book chapters from 1940-2010. (For primate literature published after 2010, see Zoological Record, also in the databases section.)

Social Sciences Citation Index (Web of Knowledge). 1898-present.  (online)
An interdisciplinary index to social science literature that allows you to trace citations made to articles. It can also be used like a standard bibliographic database and indexes the core journals in anthropology and related fields. The SSCI is searchable in the Web of Science database.

Sociological Abstracts. (online)
This sociology database has excellent coverage of the core cultural anthropology journals and a good subject thesaurus. Indexes articles, book chapters, conference papers (both published and unpublished), dissertations and book reviews.

Zoological Record. (online)
This database indexes over 5,000 animal biology, paleobiology, physical anthropology and zoology journal publications from 1864-present, and focuses on the natural biology of animals (fossil, recent, whole animal, behavioral, environmental, and cellular studies). Coverage includes primate studies and paleoanthropology of extinct human ancestors (e.g. Homo erectus, Homo neanderthalensis); excludes modern humans (Homo sapiens). Includes taxonomic information.

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Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) and eHRAF

Human Relations Area Files (HRAF). (Oak Street) (online)
A specially organized collection of thousands of full text sources on almost 400 cultures worldwide. HRAF can be useful for anyone looking for background information or specific data on a particular ethnic group, culture or country, as well as by those investigating subject like architecture, kinship, political structure or settlement patterns on a comparative cross-cultural basis.

All HRAF installments published since 1995 are available only via the eHRAF World Cultures, while most older installments are available only in print or microfiche. To check which cultures are covered by HRAF in what formats, see the "Human Relations Files Collection of Ethnography: Collection List For All formats" appended to the print "Guide to the Human Relations Area Files" (SSHEL Ref 306 HU2H) and available online at http://www.yale.edu/hraf/collections.htm.
For additional information on how to use HRAF or eHRAF, see the Guide to the Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) in Print and Microfiche or eHRAF Guide. Print versions may be found in the kiosk near the SSHEL information desk.

eHRAF Archaeology. (online)
Provides access to the published literature on selected archaeological traditions worldwide, following the format and approach of eHRAF World Cultures.

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Reviews and Current Literature

Literature Reviews:

930.1028 J826 (Main Stacks 1994-2000)
Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory. 1994-. (online)
This quarterly journal provides "topical syntheses" that "critically assess and integrate research on a specific subject in archaeological method or theory. More than a bibliographic essay, each article establishes a framework for synthesizing findings, provides incisive commentary on previous work, and identifies research priorities." Continues the discontinued Archaeological Method and Theory, 1989-93 (930.1 Ar2222 in SSHEL Stacks, Oak Street, and Main Stacks) and Advances in Archaeological Method and Theory, 1978-88 (913.018 Ad9 in Main Stacks).

573 Y33 (SSHEL RCC)
Yearbook of Physical Anthropology. 1965-2004.
Published once a year as a supplement to American Journal of Physical Anthropology, this resource contains essays on developments within the field of physical anthropology.

Book and Media Reviews:

Anthropology Review Database. (online)
A searchable database of reviews of anthropological books, films & videos, audio recordings, software, multimedia, and on-line resources. Sponsored by the University of Buffalo Department of Anthropology, this resource provides surprisingly broad and timely coverage of current publications and products.

AnthroSource. (online)
This portal to American Anthropological Association publications includes book reviews from the publications indexed. Search with the name of the book in quotes or try searching by author (lastname, firstname).

EBSCO Academic Search Premier. (online)
This general purpose database covers scholarly literature and general interest periodicals in many fields. To find book reviews, search by title adding the limiter of "book review" under document type within “Search Options.”

Expanded Academic ASAP. (online)
Another general purpose database. Select the Advanced search option, enter the title of the book and then using “AND” add phrase “book review”.

JSTOR. (online)
Select the advanced search option first, then add the title of the book in the exact phrase box. Next, scroll down to Narrow your search to Review.

Periodicals Archive Online. (online)
Coverage begins in the 18th century and does not include current journal literature. To find reviews, under search, enter the title of the book and limit search to Book reviews only on the right side of the page.

572.05 REI (Oak Street 1974-2007)
Reviews in Anthropology. (online)
The only anthropological journal entirely dedicated to current in-depth book reviews. The online version can be used for browsing purposes, but is not useful for searching for reviews of particular items. Print is discontinued; current issues are online only.

Sociological Abstracts. (online)
An excellent source for reviews of books in cultural anthropology. In advanced search, enter a few words from the title and/or author of the book in the first search box using the Boolean operator AND, then add the phrase “review” (example: “melodrama of mobility” and “review” or “ abelmann” and “review”). To view reviews, under “Narrow Results by” on the results screen, click on “Document type,“ then select “review.”

Web of Knowledge (Social Sciences Citation Index). (online)
Broad coverage of the core journals in the social sciences. Put the book title in the topic/subject box; within results, under “Refine Results,” expand “Document Type” to select “Book Review.”

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Dissertations and Theses

572.07 Am3g1a
AAA Guide: A Guide to Departments, a Directory of Members. American Anthropological Association. 1995-.
Includes a list of dissertations produced in the two year period covered by each edition. Most current edition is in SSHEL Ref; previous editions located in Main Stacks.

ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (online)
Citations (1861-present), abstracts (1980-present), and full-text (1997-present) of doctoral dissertations from accredited U.S. and Canadian universities, as well as selected British and European universities. Some masters' theses are also included. Dissertations not available online can be requested via Interlibrary Loan.

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Bibliographies

970.01 P916g:E
The Ancient Americas: A Brief History and Guide to Research. 1997. (online)
This translation and update of Geschicte Altamerikas (1989) is both a bibliography and handbook. Part I provides a chronology of culture area and traditions and overview of major events. Part II discusses important research problems and efforts. Chapters are organized by chronology, geography, and discipline. Includes a bibliography with over 1,000 entries, genealogies of dynasties, maps indicating archeological sites, culture areas, and an index.

Bibliografía Mesoamericana. (online)
Comprehensive bibliographic database of published literature pertaining to the anthropology of Mesoamerica provided by the University Library of Pennsylvania and the Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies (FAMSI). Content includes archaeology, ethnography, ethnohistory, art history, linguistics, physical anthropology, and other related disciplines.

016.301 K23c 2007
Cultural Anthropology: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources. 2007.
The purpose of this guide is to help various levels of anthropology students and researchers find the information they are seeking in print and online, and for questions needing brief answers to literature reviews. The guide is organized by interests in the field. Works included are organized by title and by the following categories: reference literature; literature surveys and reviews; dictionaries, encyclopedias, and handbooks; biographies; published library catalogs and guides; internet gateways. Features an author and title index.

Q. 016.97000497 M941e 1975 Sup
Ethnographic Bibliography of North America. 4th Edition Supplement (v.#1-3). Supplements the 1975 4th edition edited by George P. Murdock ( Q.016.9700497 M941e 1975 in SSHEL Ref)
The 1990 supplement represents a massive update of this classic bibliography, drawing together a large body of literature from diverse sources, including references to published books and articles, as well as government publications (U.S., federal, state, and Canadian), dissertation and theses, ERIC documents, manuscripts and archival documents, and non-print materials (films, maps, etc.) from the 16th century to 1987. Volume one of the 1990 edition includes an overview of 290 ethnic groups in 17 broad regions in North America as well as indexes by author (including primary and secondary authors, editors, and translators), ethnic group and subject. Volumes 2 and 3 contain the actual citations.

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Directories

572.07 Am3g1a
AAA Guide: A Guide to Departments, a Directory of Members. American Anthropological Association. 1995-.
Contains information on more than 500 departments in academic and research institutions, museums, and government organizations. Also includes a directory of AAA members and divisions (units), a section of statistics related to academic anthropology, and a list of dissertations produced in the two year period covered by each edition.

970.01074 F73a 1993
America's Ancient Treasures: A Guide to Archaeological Sites and Museums in the United States and Canada. 4 ^th ed. 1993.
Alphabetical listing of excavated and protected prehistoric sites and prehistory museums in the U.S. and Canada. Each section gives an overview of prehistoric periods of a particular region. Entries include the location, brief description and administrative agency responsible for the site. Includes a glossary of terms, a listing of archaeological organizations, and a comprehensive index.

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Biographical Sources

301.0922 Am57b
Biographical Dictionary of Social and Cultural Anthropology. 2004. (online)
Outlines basic biographical information for key figures that have directly engaged socio-cultural anthropology at some point in their careers. Written by anthropologists from all over the world, each entry contains year and date of birth, a short biography, education, field work and key publications. Four indices are provided: interests, institutions, names, and concepts.

016.3060922 B52 (SSHEL RCC)
Biographical Directory of Anthropologists Born Before 1920. 1988.
This international biographical directory of nearly 3,500 anthropologists born before 1920 provides dates of birth and death, birthplace, profession, major contributions and published sources of biographical information.

930.10922 En19
Encyclopedia of Archaeology: The Great Archaeologists. 1999. 2 vols.
Arranged chronologically from William Camden (b.1551-1623) to David Clarke (b. 1938-1976), each entry begins with a brief overview of the archaeologist's main contributions, followed by an in-depth but accessible examination of their life and work. Each entry ends with a list of references which facilitate further study. An index appears at the end of the second volume.

303 En19 v. 1-15
Encyclopaedia of the Social Sciences. 1930-35. 15 vols.
This classic work includes almost 4000 brief biographies of prominent social scientists, mostly from the 19th and early 20th century as only persons deceased at the timing of writing were included. Figures deemed more important have longer entries, but most are quite brief.

301.0922 F46
Fifty Key Anthropologists. 2011.
This volume, intended for students of anthropology as well as general readers, contains brief introductions to the lives and work of 50 English-speaking social anthropologists who have made important contributions to the discipline. Each entry is signed and contains a list of selected readings, and references to colleagues also profiled in the volume and key terms defined in the appendix are bolded. Appendix I contains key terms, with references to related figures bolded. Other features include a timeline (indicating the evolution of anthropological thought and the key figures of each movement) in Appendix II, a chronological list of the contributors, and an index.

303 In8
International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences.19 vols. 1968. (online)
Volume 18 of this classic reference source includes substantial biographical essays for approximately 600 prominent social scientists and others whose ideas helped shape the social sciences. The biographies are notable for their analytic (as opposed to descriptive) emphasis and include selective bibliographies. No persons born after 1890 are included.

Q. 303 In8 2008
International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences. 2008.  9 vols. (online)
Volume 18 of this classic reference source includes substantial biographical essays for approximately 600 prominent social scientists and others whose ideas helped shape the social sciences. The biographies are notable for their analytic (as opposed to descriptive) emphasis and include selective bibliographies. No persons born after 1890 are included.

301.0922 G125d:E
The Routledge Dictionary of Anthropologists. 2004.
Provides a historical look at the work of prominent anthropologists across the globe within the framework of their peers and schools of thought. Chapters are arranged by national traditions, and include details of each anthropologist's life and work, theories and publications. Each chapter concludes with an extensive bibliography.

306.0922 W842
Women Anthropologists: A Biographical Dictionary. 1988.
International in scope, this book provides biographical information on women who have made a significant contribution to anthropology during the past century. A bibliography of works both about and by the anthropologist is included after each entry.

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Encyclopedias & Dictionaries

Q. 301 T9186
21st Century Anthropology: A Reference Handbook. 2 vols. 2010. (online)
This item presents an overview of major topics in anthropology, including theory, methodology, archaeology, biological anthropology, social anthropology, culture studies, and other areas. Each article is signed and contains a list of references and further readings. Volume 2 contains a comprehensive index.

Q. 973.03 Ar221
Archaeology in America: An Encyclopedia. 2009.
Leading scholars have written in-depth essays on over 300 of the most important archaeological sites in North America that explain the importance of the site, the history of the people who left the artifacts, and the nature of the ongoing research. The four volume set is divided into 8 regions: the Arctic and Subarctic, the Great Basin and Plateau, the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains, the Midwest, the Northeast, the Southeast, the Southwest, and the West Coast. Each entry provides readers with an accessible overview of the archaeological site as well as books and articles for further research. Each volume also contains a glossary and an index.

Q. 306.36403 C144
Cambridge Encyclopedia of Hunters and Gatherers. 1999. (online)
This work is divided into two parts: (1) more than 50 ethnographies arranged according to seven geographical areas of the world, each preceded by thematic essays on the archaeology and recent social history of that area; (2) topical essays on issues relating to hunters and gatherers.

930 Eh87r 1992
Chronologies in Old World Archaeology. 1992.  2 vols.
Primarily covers earliest settlements through 2000-1500 B.C. Focuses on establishment of sequences, geographic spreads and relationships, as well as radiocarbon dating that might support or negate suggested cultural and chronological equations and other conclusions. Volume Two contains radiocarbon data tables.

930.1 C738
Companion Encyclopedia of Archaeology. 1999.  2 vols.
Contains 29 accessible essays describing theory and practice in the field of archaeology as well as summarizing current knowledge within the discipline. Section one examines the history and theories of archaeology and how it relates to other disciplines. Section two focuses on the approach different archaeologists take when examining different cultures, beliefs and time periods. Section three discusses the development of societies from the hunter-gather through the development of empires to today's industrial societies. Volume 2 includes an index.

930.103 D258c  2008
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology.  2008.
Intended for novices to the field, this general dictionary includes terms, sites, and biographies. Each entry is classified help users identify the type of entry (i.e. artifact, biographical entry, material, etc.).  A quick reference section is included. 

Q. 306.03 C832
Countries and Their Cultures. 2001.  4 vols. (online)
This four volume set provides brief articles describing 225 countries of the world. Arranged alphabetically by country, the work outlines the social, political, ethnographic, and religious characteristics of each country. Each article is accompanied by photographs and a map of the country, as well as a brief bibliography. Contains a comprehensive index.

572.03 W72d (SSHEL RCC)
Dictionary of Anthropology. 1956.
Although definitions are sometimes disputed, this dictionary contains unusual terms (and proper names) not included in other subject-specific dictionaries. Coverage is somewhat uneven, but seems especially good for material culture and ritual practice.

913.03 B73d
2004 Dictionary of Archaeology.  2004.
Covers over three million years in the history of human development, including articles on the cultures of the Egyptians, Etruscans, Aztecs, Celts and more, written by international experts in the field.  The book is structured like a traditional dictionary, with entries organized alphabetically and consisting of names, archaeological sites, periods, and artifacts.  The dictionary is primarily intended for quick reference.

930.103 K628d
Dictionary of Artifacts.  2007.  (online)
Contains over 2,000 brief entries about archaeological artifacts.  The entries are arranged alphabetically and cover artifact description, discovery, analysis, typology, dating, conservation, and basic types.

573.03 St48d
Dictionary of Concepts in Physical Anthropology. 1991.
Contains about 75 entries providing brief discussions of major concepts in physical anthropology. Each entry gives the current meaning of a concept, traces its "historical origins and connotative development," and provides a substantial list of references to related works.

305.8009803 St45d
Dictionary of Latin American Racial and Ethnic Terminology. 1999.
Documents the usage of words referring to racial or ethnic categories in Spanish American, Brazilian Portuguese, French American and American French Creole communities. Entries provide a term's ‘standard' meaning if one exists; the respective senses of the term; information about countries, regions, and historical periods of use; and source(s) of information. Commentaries provide additional etymological, linguistic, and historical information. Sources cited include local consultants and historical documents as well as anthropological, sociological and other research literature.

Q.398.097303 En199
Encyclopedia of American Folklife. 2006.  4 vols.
Illuminates the ways in which folk crafts, foods, architecture, remedies, customs, holidays, narratives, and speech identify Americans and their way of life. Covers a variety of broad topics such as urban and suburban folklife, ethnic folklife, religious folklife, vernacular or perceptual regions, regional Native American groups, age groups, gender and sexual groups, etc. Entries on particular groups or communities usually include census figures or other survey results and a description of efforts to preserve and promote such communities and their traditions. Each entry contains a list of sources. Volumes conclude with a general index, a cultural group index, and a geographical index.

Q. 301.03 En193 (SSHEL Ref)
GN11 .E63 2006 (UGL)
Encyclopedia of Anthropology. 2006.  5 vols. (online)
Contains 1,000 entries on a variety of areas of study, including archaeology, cultural anthropology, and linguistics, as well as articles from related disciplines such as geology, sociology, and philosophy. The articles were written by over 250 international experts in the field. Entries are alphabetical, with the complete list of topics provided at the start of each volume. Suggestions for further reading conclude the articles. Each volume contains an index, and colorful photographs can be found throughout the work.

Q. H360.2 .E54 202 (UGL)
Encyclopedia of Evolution. 2002. (online)
This work provides 370 articles related to evolutionary biology. Leading scholars survey the essential concepts and theories, present methods, models and findings, and discuss both the history of the field and current controversies. Readers will find both brief treatments on discrete concepts and individuals, as well as lengthy essays from prominent figures in the field. Topics include: Darwin, natural selection, human origins, behavioral ecology, diversity, mathematical models, and cell and developmental biology. Subject index provided. Articles provide bibliography for further research.

930.1 En195
Encyclopedia of Historical Archaeology. 2002.
This encyclopedia provides an introduction to the field of historical archaeology and includes definitions of concepts, explanations of approaches and summaries of current research on particular sites. Each alphabetical entry is a signed article by an expert in the field and includes extensive cross-references and lists of further reading. Includes index.

362.103 En191
Encyclopedia of Medical Anthropology: Health and Illness in the World's Cultures. 2004.  2  vols.
This two-volume set explores the social and cultural context of medical beliefs and practices. The first volume contains 53 essays on topics related to general medical concepts and perspectives; medical systems, political, economic, and social issues, sexuality, reproduction, and the life cycle, and health conditions and diseases. The second volume provides portraits of health and illness in 52 cultures from around the world, with every cultural region and varied levels of complexity represented. Each chapter includes a list of references, the first volume begins with a glossary, and the second volume contains a subject index.

Q. 973.088297 En196
Encyclopedia of Muslim-American History.  2010.
This comprehensive two-volume encyclopedia highlights the longevity and ethnic diversity of the Muslim American community, from pre-Revolutionary War to post- 9/11. Intended to incorporate Muslim American history into the notion of American history as a whole, it highlights the roles of American Muslims in historical and political, not purely religious, contexts. In addition to providing information on people, organizations, movements, terminology, and culture, this item contains the first comprehensive chronology of Muslim American history as well as a variety of primary documents, many of which are not widely available in other sources. Each article is signed and contains a list of recommended reading.

Q. 970.00497003 J635n 2007
Encyclopedia of Native Tribes of North America. 2007.
This encyclopedia is notable for the large number of illustrations, maps and photographs which accompany the text and compliment the factual information. The work focuses on ten regions (Northeaster Woodlands, Southeaster Woodlands, Plains and Prairie, Plateau, Great Basin, California, Southwest, Northwest Coast, Subarctic, and Artic) and includes a comprehensive classification of native languages, maps for each culture, history of each tribe, and illustrations to show past and present daily life. Features a glossary, bibliography, museum section, compilation of native populations, and an index.

Q. 305.8003 En19
The Encyclopedia of the Peoples of the World. 1993.
This encyclopedia gives short descriptions of ethnic groups, including their geography, language, religion, history. Extinct or assimilated ethnic groups are not included. Populations of nation states, such as England or Nigeria ("English" and "Nigerians"), are given separate entries, as are ethnic groups within these nation states. Includes maps and other illustrations.

960.103 En19
Encyclopedia of Prehistory. 2002.  9 vols.
This set, prepared in conjunction with Human Relation Area Files (HRAF), includes basic information on all archaeologically known cultures, and is intended to provide a basis for comparative research. The eight volumes cover different regions of the world (e.g., Africa or Oceania). Entries provide an overview of major archaeological traditions highlighting subsistence practices, sociopolitical organization, and material industries. All entries are written by prominent anthropologists and include bibliographies. Useful chronologies are provided at the front and detailed indices at the back of the last volume. A cumulative index is also provided in volume 9.

Q.306 En19
Encyclopedia of World Cultures. 1991-2002. 10 vols. & sup.
This outstanding reference source provides lengthy descriptions, written by prominent scholars, of thousands of cultural and ethnic groups. The ethnographic summaries cover demography, linguistic affiliation, history and cultural relations, settlements, economy, kinship, marriage and family, sociopolitical organization, religion, and expressive culture. Each entry provides a short bibliography of key sources for further research. Each volume covers a specific geographic area and includes maps, a list of films, and a very helpful ethnonym index that cross-references alternate names and the names of related groups and subgroups. Detailed cumulative indexes and a glossary are provided in Vol. 10, and each volume is prefaced with maps showing the distribution of cultural groups.

Q. 930.103 K628e
Encyclopedic Dictionary of Archaeology. 2000.
Defines the terms and techniques of archaeology and describes the major premises, important concepts, and scientific methods used in the field. Provides a very good balance of New World and Old World Coverage. With a total of 7,000 entries, it is the largest and most comprehensive dictionary of its kind. Includes archaeological abbreviations, a bibliography, supplementary list of archaeological sites and terms, and a section on "writing and archaeology" which provides a timeline of the development of writing systems worldwide.

305.8009603 Sh825e
Ethnic Groups of Africa and the Middle East: An Encyclopedia. 2011.
This encyclopedia, for the beginner and specialist, targets those looking for information on specific ethnic groups in Africa and Middle East. Each signed entry offers: alternative names and spellings; distinguishes major population centers, estimated population figures, primary languages, similarities with other ethnic groups; recommended readings. Entries also feature ethnic groups’ origins, historical developments, cultures, customs, economics, politics, and major issues. Features a geographical index and index.

305.8009403 Et383
Ethnic Groups of Europe: An Encyclopedia. 2011.
This encyclopedia contains 100 entries on information on specific ethnic groups in Europe. Each entry contains the groups’ origins, early history, cultural life, recent developments, further readings, and the “dynamic process of ethnicity” which includes factors of migration, war, religion, etc. Features a geographical index and index.

306.703 G856
The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Love, Courtship, and Sexuality through History.  2008.  (online)
This 6 volume set explores the ideas, attitudes, and practices of institutions, legislation, religious belief, art, and literature, as well as important individuals and ideas, relating to various aspects of love, courtship, and sexuality.  Each volume represents a different historical period.  Individual volumes include a selected bibliography, some arranged by culture, an index, and information about contributors.  Each entry also includes suggestions for further reading.

F591. G75 2004 (UGL)
The Greenwood Encyclopedia of American Regional Cultures. (online)
This eight-volume set examines the cultures of the geographic regions of the United States. Each chapter concludes with references to further resources, including, in most cases, printed resources, web sites, films or videos, recordings, festivals and events, organizations, and special collections. Photos, drawings, and maps illustrate each volume. A timeline of major events for the region provides context for understanding the cultural development of the region. A bibliography, primarily of general sources about the region, precedes the index. The volumes are organized by region: Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New England, Pacific, Rocky Mountain, the South, and Southwest.

970.4 H192 v. 1-16 (SSHEL RCC)
Handbook of Middle American Indians. 1964-86. 16 vols. and sup.
This set contains essays by specialists on the archaeology, ethnology, ethnohistory, social anthropology, and physical anthropology of various groups of Middle American Indians. An extensive bibliography and detailed index is included in each volume.

970.402 H191 (SSHEL RCC)
Handbook of North American Indians. 1978-.
v. 2. Indians in contemporary society -- v. 3. Environment, origins, and Population -- v. 4. History of Indian-white relations -- v. 5. Arctic -- v. 6. Subarctic -- v. 7. Northwest Coast -- v. 8. California --v. 9. Southwest -- v. 10. Southwest -- v. 11. Great Basin -- v. 12. Plateau -- v. 13. Plains -- v. 14. Southeast -- v. 15. Northeast -- v. 17. Languages.
When completed, this 20 volume set will summarize the extant historical and cultural knowledge of all North American Indian groups. Signed essays by scholars cover a wide range of topics; appended to each is a section which includes a bibliography, and suggestions for further research.

980.1 St4h (SSHEL RCC)
Handbook of South American Indians. 1946. 7 vols. (online)
Although published in the 1940s, this set is still a definitive source of information on South American Indian groups. Signed articles are written by numerous specialists. The extensive bibliographies at the ends of each volume serve as excellent guides to obscure, older sources.

306.85 H1913
Handbook of World Families.  2005.
Comparative study of family life in 25 nations covering family formation, fertility and socialization, gender, marriage, stresses and violence, divorce and remarriage, kinship, aging and death, and family and other institutions. Each chapter was written by a scholar brought up in the culture.  Countries are organized by world region and then alphabetized.  Includes an author and subject index.

394.26 H7172 2009
Holiday Symbols and Customs. 2009.
This work provides descriptions of holidays and their customs worldwide. Entries for holidays are arranged alphabetically by holiday name. Each entry contains: the name of the holiday, origins, the type of holiday, date of observation, where it is celebrated, symbols and customs, colors associated with the holiday, a list of related holidays, and references for further reading. The volume contains a table of contents, bibliography, and general index. Also included are 5 appendixes: Calendars throughout History, Tourism Information Sources for North America, Tourism Information Sources for Countries around the World, Tourism Information Sources for Individual Festivals, and Entries by Type.

599.93801 R333h
Human Evolution: A Guide to the Debates. 2004. (online)
Provides information about the controversies surrounding human evolution. The chapters cover different issues and are generally arranged in chronological order starting with events in the late 1600s to present day. Each chapter contains a list of further readings. A chronology of events and excerpts from primary sources are included at the end of the book, as well as a bibliography and index.

Q.569.9 H88
The Human Fossil Record. 2002-5. 4 vols.
Authoritative and comprehensive documentation of the fossil evidence relevant to the study of our evolutionary past. Fossils from major sites are clearly documented, with a focus on morphological characters. Organized alphabetically by site name, each entry includes clear descriptions, excellent photos and illustrations, an overview of the site, context and dating, as well as references to the literature.

572.03 In8 (SSHEL RCC)
International Dictionary of Regional European Ethnology and Folklore. 1960-65. 2 vols.
This classic source provides definitions of general ethnological concepts, as well as folklore-specific terms. Vol. 1 has been called the "best available dictionary of ethnological concepts" (Webb, Sources of Information in the Social Sciences, 1986) but is now mainly of historical interest and useful for elucidating concepts and approaches en vogue at the time it was written.

410.3 In8 2003 (Main Ref)
International Encyclopedia of Linguistics. 2003. 4 vols. (online)
This work contains 850 articles that address topics in linguistics, including sociolinguistics and areas such as historical, comparative, formal, mathematical, functional, and philosophical.  Attention is given to interrelations within these branches of the field and to relations of linguistics with other disciplines including computer science, mathematics, philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, and literary studies.  Articles provide bibliographies.  Subject index provided.

300.3 In851
International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences. 2001. 26 vols.
Offers a comprehensive overview of the social and behavioral sciences, with an emphasis on incorporating current knowledge within a historical perspective. The entries, arranged alphabetically, include biographical articles of significant contributors to the field, as well as descriptions the issues, methods, disciplines, intersecting fields, and applications of social and behavioral sciences. Each entry is followed by a bibliography, and a comprehensive subject and name index is provided in the final volume.

Q. 306.9 M228 (SSHEL Stacks)
Macmillan Encyclopedia of Death and Dying. 2003. 2 vols. (online)
A two volume set discussing topics related to the process of death and dying. In addition to subjects directly related to death (autopsy, cemeteries, ghosts, etc.), the encyclopedia also covers topics about how people deal with death through different religious medical practices.

Q. 932.003 Ox2
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt. 2001. 3 vols. (online)
This three volume set discusses prehistoric, pre-dynastic, and dynastic phases of ancient Egypt. Entries are arranged alphabetically and include bibliographies for further reference. The work also includes a synoptic outline of contents and an index.

E184.574 O97 2005 (UGL)
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United States. 2005. 4 vols. (online)
This work draws together the diverse historical and contemporary experiences in the United States of Latinos and Latinas from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Over 900 articles written by academics, scholars, writers, artists, and journalists, address such broad topics as identity, art, politics, religion, education, health, and history. Subject index is provided. Articles within encyclopedia also provide bibliography.

306 Ox22
The Oxford Handbook of Material Culture Studies. 2010.
This volume contains 28 essays exploring the relationship between people, culture, and things. While most of the contributors are professors of anthropology and archaeology, the approach is interdisciplinary and embraces fields such as sociology, history, and environmental studies, among others. The contents are divided by theme into five sections: Disciplinary Perspectives, Material Practices, Objects and Humans, Landscapes and the Built Environment, and Studying Particular Things. Though each essay is signed, all references are compiled in one comprehensive list. Contains a list of citations for its numerous illustrations and an index.

Q. 972.01 Ox25
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Mesoamerican Cultures. 2001. (online)
This work chronicles Pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern Mesoamerica (defined as the lands stretching from Mexico to the southern tip of Central America). Content encompasses the civilizations of the pre-Columbian era (including the Olmec, Aztec, and Maya peoples) up through the colonial and postcolonial periods. The encyclopedia covers art, archaeology, religious studies, anthropology, history, and historiography of the region. Subject index provided. Articles provide bibliography.

306.03 R765 2010
The Routledge Encyclopedia of Social and Cultural Anthropology . 2010.
This work provides a guide to the ideas, arguments, and history of social and cultural anthropology. Combining anthropological theory and ethnography, it includes 275 entries, over 300 short biographies of important figures in anthropology, and nearly 600 glossary items. Authoritative entries have been commissioned from among the world’s leading anthropologists and are alphabetically arranged. Each entry contains cross-references and a list of further reading. Areas covered include, among others: AIDS, ethics, violence, war, affect, emotions, the body, kinship, nationals and the state, and race.

306.44 Sa184
The SAGE Handbook of Sociolinguistics. 2011.
This handbook contains 39 essays that explore the relationship between social context and linguistics. Articles are organized by topic into six sections, including history, multilingualism, and applications, among others. Each essay is signed and contains an extensive list of references. Contains list of contributors. Indexed by name and subject.

306 R182s 2007
Social and Cultural Anthropology: the Key Concepts. 2nd ed. 2007.
This revised and updated second edition contains fifty-eight entries that cover primary topics in the disciplines of social and cultural anthropology. Each encyclopedic entry is further divided into more specific and related issues. While there is a focus on future trends and debates, historical concerns are not neglected. Cross references accompany each entry and there is an extensive bibliography and index.

300.3 So13 2004
The Social Science Encyclopedia. 3rd ed. 2004. 2 vols.
An excellent one-volume encyclopedia. Contains approximately 800 entries covering theory, issues and methods, and biographies. Includes a list of entries grouped by discipline and problem area, and an alphabetical list of entries.

Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Human Evolution. 2011. (online)
This encyclopedia offers 5, 000 entries dedicated to the anthropological, biological, physiological, paleontological and genetic evidence and methods used in the study of human evolution, including the relationships among the living great apes, the distinctive behavior of modern humans and the evolutionary history of that distinctiveness, and the recent evolutionary history of modern human populations. Entries are arranged alphabetically with cross-references; includes a thematic topic entry list, list of abbreviations, and reference bibliography.

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Handbooks on Methods and Theory

930.1 Ar22228
Archaeological Method and Theory: An Encyclopedia. 2000.
A compilation of essays arranged in alphabetical order, addressing topics such as the processes of archaeological site formation, site discovery, site excavation, site and object documentation, on-site conservation and packaging finds, and post-excavation analysis. Includes an introductory subject guide, a bibliography at the end of each entry and a subject index.

301.03 C738 2002
Companion Encyclopedia of Anthropology: Humanity, Culture and Social Life. 2002.
Closer to a handbook or reader than to an encyclopedia, this is the first systematic synthesis of the discipline for many years. Taking a broad look at anthropological issues across disciplines, this work presents a baseline of anthropological knowledge, as well as an analysis of new areas of study and future trends. Extensive reference lists follow most entries.

GN281. S873 2011 (UGL)
The Complete World of Human Evolution. 2nd ed. 2012.
This handbook provides a comprehensive account of approaches to reconstructing human evolution as well as examining and interpreting fossils.  Specific techniques, fossil sites, regions, species, and time periods are covered.  Included throughout the text are visual materials such as illustrations, photographs, timelines, charts, and maps, many of which are in color.  An index and suggestions for further reading are included.

305.80072 Et38 (SSHEL RCC)
Ethnographer's Toolkit. 1999. 7 vols.
Each of the 7 volumes treat a different aspect of ethnographic research, from interviews and participant observation to social networks and spatial data. An excellent resource for both novice researchers and old hands interested exploring a particular method in depth, these guides strike a balance between being accessible and providing a nuanced perspective on complex methodological, ethical and theoretical issues.

Q. 930.01 H191
Handbook of Archaeological Theories.  2008.
This handbook is divided into five parts: research paradigms; ideas from neighboring disciplines; research concerns; contexts of archaeological study; and theory into practice. Each section contains a series of essays that provide a picture of the theoretical foundations by which archaeologists contextualize and analyze their data.  Each essay contains a list of references for further research. Contains a name and general index.

305.8001 H191 (SSHEL RCC)
Handbook of Methods in Cultural Anthropology. 1998.
Geared toward students and social scientists as well as practicing and academic anthropologists, this compilation of essays is meant to elaborate on, and bring perspective to, participant observation fieldwork, and the various approaches that different practicing anthropologists use during empirical anthropological research. Includes author and subject indices.

614.17 K678f (SSHEL Stacks)
Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology. 2006. (online)
Focuses on theoretical and methodological aspects of forensic anthropology, including the examination of skeletal remains and the evaluation of primary literature. The author assumes a familiarity with skeletal anatomy and basic statistics, although some sections could be useful for any reader in the field. Includes references and an index.

306.072 B456r 2011
Research Methods in Anthropology: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. 5th ed.  2011.
This book is divided into 22 chapters, each based on different elements of fieldwork research in anthropology. Each chapter is designed to help students and researchers collect and analyze reliable data while addressing and embracing anthropology’s place in both the humanities and the sciences. A table of contents and preface by the author outline the subsequent material for the reader, while a references section, subject index, and author index close out the book. New to this edition are suggested readings listed at the conclusion of each chapter.

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Atlases

572 Sp3a 1969 (SSHEL RCC)
Atlas for Anthropology. 2nd ed. 1969.
Old but still useful for comparative data. Includes maps of approximately 500 cultural areas and tribal groups, 40 language families, and archaeological sites and finds.

Q. 402.23 At65
Atlas of Languages of Intercultural Communication in the Pacific, Asia, and the Americas. 1996. 3 vols.
Detailed demonstrations of the diverse roles, functions and influence of the large colonial languages in the Pacific, parts of Asia, and the Americas, as well of missionary and church languages in several areas. The first volume contains maps, grouped geographically and chronologically, while the second and the third volumes consist of documentation. The end of each volume contains references and pointers to related maps. Includes an index, called "the subject finder list."

Q. 960 C899 1998
Cultural Atlas of Africa. 1998.
Part I provides the background to introduce Part Two, which includes maps and overviews of languages, religions, early man in Africa, kingdoms and empires, Europe in Africa, African Diaspora, vernacular architecture, arts, music and dance, as well as education and literacy. Part Three includes maps and articles on constituent nations, consisting primarily of historical, physical, and socioeconomic information. Concludes with a bibliography, a gazetteer and an index. Includes a complete list of maps and special features.

For additional atlases, see the Map Library collections.

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Grants and Career Resources

930.1 AR224 (Oak Street)
Archaeological Fieldwork Opportunities Bulletin. 1983-. (online)
Comprehensive resource is updated annually to provide students, volunteer fieldworkers and archaeological tourists with 225 fieldwork opportunities from around the world. Includes travel tips and resources, excavation guidelines and the AIA's codes of Ethics and Professional Standards. Includes index of Governmental Archaeological Offices. Current opportunities available online; print editions from 1983 to 2008 are available from Oak Street.

Q. 572.06 AMEA1a (SSHEL periodicals)
Anthropology News. (online)
Published monthly (except June-August), the official newspaper of the American Anthropological Association. Includes a substantial listing of job openings in its “Career Development” section. Last three years and most recent print issues are in SSHEL. Older issues are in Main Stacks.

Careers in Applied Anthropology in the 21st Century: Perspectives from Academic and Practitioners. 2009. (online)
This work, written by academics and practitioners, provides students with the advantages and disadvantages of careers in anthropology, along with advice which the post-graduate in the field should be aware of pre-placement. This work is divided into parts that include an introduction (which includes recent trends in the field), graduate school in applied anthropology, advice from the academy, and advice from practicing anthropologists. Signed chapters include notes, references cited.

599.9023 G941 (SSHEL RCC)
A Guide to Careers in Physical Anthropology. 2002.
Chapters written by different authors explore the range of career options open to physical anthropologists, from journalism to university teaching.

Q. 378.302573 M746
Money for Graduate Students in the Social & Behavioral Sciences. 2001-. (biennial).
Directory of sources of funding to support research and study for graduate students in the social sciences. Over 1,000 grants, fellowships, and awards are listed in the two main sections: "Study and Training" or "Research and Creative Activities". Each entry includes complete contact information, as well as purpose, eligibility, financial data, duration, special features, limitations, number awarded, and application date. The indexes are particularly useful and provide access by calendar (i.e. due date), residency, tenability, subject, and sponsoring organization.

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