Subject Guide » Anthropology
Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
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Dictionaries commonly provide definitions to the words and phrases of a field. Some also include brief biographical sketches and useful tables and chronologies. Encyclopedias introduce concepts and a general overview of a subject. Most encyclopedias have lengthy articles prepared by scholars in the profession and cite key books and articles on the subject. Many encyclopedias also contain biographical portraits.
The Dictionary of Anthropology
GN307 .D485 1997 (Ref)
This dictionary's well-written, signed entries (about 500) with cross references by anthropologists includes topics in cultural anthropology and related topics in archaeology, biological anthropology, and linguistics. Good bibliography. More info
A Dictionary of Archaeology
CC 70.D53 1999 (Ref)
Provides definitions of terms in contemporary archaeology. Excludes Greek and Roman sites but provides good coverage of the Far East and Oceania. More info
Dictionary of Concepts in Cultural Anthropology
GN307 .W56 1991 (Ref)
Organized around 80 key concepts in the field, this work provides definitions and usage of concepts, background and context, and some sources for additional reading. More info
Dictionary of Concepts in Physical Anthropology
GN50.3 .S74 1991 (Ref)
Etymological development and current definitions for 74 basic concepts in physical anthropology. Contains an annotated bibliography. More info
Encyclopedia of Anthropology
GN 11 .E63 2006 (Ref)
This 5-volume set, arranged aphpabetically, presents about 1,000 entries on topics from all the major fields of anthropology, including physical, biological, cultural, social and applied anthropology, as well as linguistics. The volumes are widely illustrated with photographs, maps, graphs, and other visual aids.
Encyclopedia of Cultural Anthropology
GN307 .E52 1996 4 v. (Ref)
Background on cultural anthropology and on linguistics, archaeology, and biological and applied anthropology. Subfields such as medical, visual, and economic anthropology are also included. Articles are by scholars. Includes bibliographies. More info
Encyclopedia of Human Evolution and Prehistory
GN 281 .E53 2000 (Ref)
About 1,200 entries written by experts in primate evolution with many cross-references. Brief bibliographies. Illustrated. More info
Encyclopedia of Social and Cultural Anthropology
GN307 .E527x 1996 (Ref)
The 231 entries in the broad areas of ethnographic surveys, history of anthropology, subdisciplines and neighboring disciplines, anthropological concepts and methods, and anthropological objects are arranged alphabetically. Includes biographical sketches. More info
Encyclopedia of World Cultures
GN 307 .E53 1991(Ref) IN WALDO LIBRARY, CENTRAL REFERENCE
In ten volumes, this source includes more than 1,500 cultural groups, maps, filmography, and a list of extinct cultures of a region. More info
Handbook of North American Indians
E76.2 H36 v.4-12, 13, 15, 17
<BR>Covers the prehistory, history and culture of Indians who lived north of Central Mexico. This set will eventually include 20 volumes. Volumes are not published sequentially.
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History of Physical Anthropology
GN50.3 .H57 1997 2 v. (Ref)
Provides coverage of theory, areas of inquiry, and the development of physical anthropology worldwide. Includes bibliographies and biographical sketches. More info
The Oxford Companion to Archaeology
CC 70 .O96 1996 (Ref)
Includes scholarly entries, maps, tables, and short entries on archaeologists. More info
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