SELECTED RESOURCES IN ANTHROPOLOGY
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LITERATURE GUIDES
Anthropology Journals and Serials: An Analytical Guide.
Williams, John T. NY: Greenwood, 1986. (Olin
Ref Z 5112 W72)
A useful guide to the serial literature in anthropology. Covers
a large range of titles. Includes annotations. Divided into 4 areas: archaeology,
cultural anthropology, linguistics and physical anthropology.
Cultural Anthropology: A Guide to Reference and Information
Sources. Kibbee, Josephine Z. Englewood, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited,
1991. (Olin Ref Z 5111 K46 1991)
The major literature guide for general anthropology with an
emphasis on cultural anthropology. Provides citations and informative annotations
on reference sources, including manuals, bibliographies, indexes, databases, literature
surveys and reviews, dissertations, book reviews, conference proceedings, and
employment and grant sources. Separate sections are focused on 12 subfields of
anthropology, including physical, linguistic and medical anthropology, archaeology,
and anthropology of women, and related areas, such as material culture, ethnomusicology,
folklore, and religion. Additional topics covered are visual anthropology and
research methods and fieldwork. Kibbee's research guide can also be approached
by area study; an extensive chapter on resources is organized into 7 geographic
sections. Information is also provided about the HRAF, museums, archives, biography,
organizations and institutes, and significant journals in the field of anthropology.
Introduction to Library Research in Anthropology.
Weeks, John M. 2nd Ed. Boulder: Westview Press, 1998.
(Olin N Ref Z 5111 W39)
A guide to research resources for the field of anthropology.
Chapters are included on specific subject bibliographies, regional bibliographies,
dictionaries, atlases, government documents, manuscripts and archives, dissertations,
biography, book reviews, films, directories, Human Relations Area Files, and online
databases. Coverage of cultural anthropology is better in Kibbee's guide; descriptions
of the field of anthropology were taken from Ogburn's chapter in Herron's guide.
The Social Sciences: A Cross-Disciplinary Guide to Selected
Sources. Herron, Nancy L. (Ed). Third Edition. Colorado: Libraries
Unlimited, 2002. (Olin Ref Z 7161 S648x)
This guide contains a detailed chapter on anthropology by
Joyce Ogburn. In addition to outlining the structure and nature of anthropological
literature, the chapter provides annotated lists with concise descriptions of
abstracts and indexes, dictionaries and encyclopedias, reviews and current literature,
the Human Relations Area Files and online database resources.
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DICTIONARIES AND ENCYCLOPEDIAS
Archaeological Method and Theory: An Encyclopedia.
Ellis, Linda (Ed). N.Y.: Garland, 1999. (Olin
Ref CC75 .A654x 1999+)
This enclyclopedia provides a survey of archaeological method
and theory, as well as the application of physical and biological sciences in
archaeological research.
Companion Encyclopedia of Anthropology. Ingold,
Tim (Ed). N.Y.: Routledge, 1994. (Olin Ref GN
25 C73; also in Uris Ref)
With nearly 40 signed articles on different facets of humanity,
culture and social life, this monumental work is as much a reader, encompassing
the depth and breadth of anthropology and related disciplines, as it is an encyclopedia.
Articles are followed by lists of cited references and bibliographies of further
reading on each topic. A detailed subject is provided.
Cambridge Encyclopedia of Archaeology. Sherratt,
Andrew (Ed). N.Y.: Crown, 1980. (Olin CC 165
C 17 1980+; also in Uris Ref)
Over 50 scholars contributed lengthy essays to this standard
reference work. More of a textbook than an encyclopedia. Subject index and bibliographies
are provided.
Cambridge Encyclopedia of Human Evolution.
Jones, S. et al (Eds). N.Y: Cambridge University Press, 1992.
(Olin Ref GN 281 C17 1999; also in Uris Ref)
A one volume encyclopedia containing signed articles on numerous
general and specific facets of human evolution. Illustrations, reference tables
(e.g. fossil sites, blood group and primate distributions), a glossary, reading
list and subject index enhance the usefulness of this source.
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Hunters and Gatherers.
Lee, Richard and R. H. Daly (Eds). N. Y.: Cambridge University Press, 1999.
(Olin Ref GN388 .C35x 1999)
Chapter delineates the ethnographic characteristics of 65
hunter-gatherer societies in the indigenous world. Particular attention is given
to the effects of culture contact as these groups are influenced by, and adapt
to, new social, technical and economic forces. Contributions are based upon sustained
fieldwork - some of the authors themselves are representatives of the indigenous
groups discussed. Reading lists, a directory of organizations and advocacy groups
and a subject index are provided.
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language. Crystal,
David. 2nd. Ed. N. Y.: Cambridge University Press, 1997. (Olin
Ref P29 C95 C2+; also in Uris Ref)
This illustrated one-volume encyclopedia presents the major
themes in language study. A glossary and index provide excellent access to the
many articles. Excellent maps, plates, photographs and charts. A bibliography
is appended.
Countries and their Cultures. Ember, Melvin
and C. Ember (Eds). N.Y. : Macmillan Reference USA, c2001. (Uris
Ref GN307 .C68x 2001)
A 4 volume set containing descriptive summaries of 225 countries
and their cultures. Provides a mix of demographic, historic, social, economic,
political and religious information. Brief entries are arranged in a standard
format under headings such as kinship, ritual, womens' status. Broader in scope
than the Encyclopedia of World Cultures, this set can only be used to gain a general
understanding of a country and its cultures. A unique feature is inclusion of
"do's" and "don'ts" for culture, such as appropriate topics
for "small talk". Brief discussion of ethnic relations is also included.
A valuable bibliography of additional sources to consult is provided at the end
of each country's entry.
The Dictionary of Anthropology. Barfield, Thomas
(Ed). Oxford: Cambridge, Mass: Blackwell, 1997. (Olin
GN 307.D485x1997; 2000 Ed. as electronic book)
Contains concise, signed entries provided by 125 anthropologists.
Focuses primarily on topics in cultural and social anthropology but also includes
related topics in archaeology, biological anthropology and linguistics. Also emphasizes
concepts, theories and approaches within the discipline of anthropology.
Dictionary of Concepts in Cultural Anthropology.
Winthrop, Robert H. N.Y.: Greenwood Press, 1991. (Olin
Ref GN 307 .W79 1991; also in Uris Ref)
Provides concise definitions and articles on 80 concepts in
the field of cultural anthropology. References for works cited in the text and
selected sources of additional information are provided at the end of each article.
Subject and name indexes further enhance the usefulness of this dictionary.
Dictionary of Concepts in Physical Anthropology.
Stevenson, Joan C. N.Y.: Greenwood Press, 1991. (Olin
Ref GN 50.3 .S84; also in Uris Ref)
Defines and traces over 70 concepts from their origins to
contemporary, multidisciplinary contexts. Includes footnotes to relevant works
cited within the text of the entries as well as extensive bibliographies for additional
sources.
The Dictionary of Human Geography. Johnston,
R.J. et al. (Eds). Oxford: Blackwell, 2000. (Olin
Ref GF4 .D52x 2000+)
Single-volume compendium on concepts, terms and theories used
in human geography, but which transcend disciplinary boundaries to include information
useful for students and scholars in the social sciences. Entries include short
and long definitions and provide substantial references for further research.
Encyclopedia of Anthropology. Hunter, David
E. N.Y.: Harper & Row, 1976. (Olin Ref GN
11 E56)
More like a dictionary with approximately 1,400 concise entries.
Contains useful illustrations and selective references to major works for most
topics.
Encyclopedia of Cultural Anthropology. Levinson,
David and Melvin Ember, (Eds). New York: Henry Holt, 1996.
(Uris Ref GN 307 .E52x 1996)
An excellent four-volume encyclopedia of key concepts, methods
and topics central to the study of cultural anthropology. Articles are signed
and followed by brief but helpful bibliographies. The set has a subject index
and an appendix of anthropological periodicals.
Encyclopedia of Feminist Theories. Code, L
(Ed). N. Y.: Routledge, 2000. (Olin Ref HQ 1190
.E63x 2000)
Succinct entries on major individuals, theories, developments,
and terms in feminist history and thought. Bibliographies.
Encyclopedia of Human Evolution and Prehistory.
Delson, E. et al. (Eds). 2nd ed. N.Y.: Garland, 2000. (Olin
Ref GN 281 E56 2000; also in Uris Ref - 1988 Ed.)
A comprehensive guide to the subject of human evolution. Substantive
entries on each topic are signed and often include references to further reading.
Contains charts on the classification of primates and geologic periods and biographies
of major figures.
Encyclopedia of Language and Linguistics. Asher,
R.E. (Ed). Tarrytown, N.Y.: Pergamon Press, 1994. (Olin
Ref P29 E56+)
A ten-volume comprehensive and up-to-date encyclopedia in
linguistics and related subject areas, containing "more than 2000 articles...by
more than 1000 contributing editors." (Introduction) Broad in scope, so that
interdisciplinary aspects of linguistics and language studies are covered as well
as various areas of linguistics. Global communication and writing systems are
included, as well as extensive biographies/bibliographies of linguists. Signed
articles include authoritative bibliographies. Consult the separate Index volume
for alphabetical and classified listings.
Encyclopedia of Social and Cultural Anthropology.
by A. Barnard, A and J. Spencer (Eds). N.Y.: Routledge, 1996. (Olin
Ref GN 307 E55 1996)
Contains over 250 clear, concise entries, written by specialists,
on theory, history and ethnography. Areas covered include kinship, gender and
family, marriage and the body. Also provides over 500 brief definitions of terms
and concepts in social and cultural anthropology and over 200 biographical entries.
Extensive cross-references, a detailed subject index and bibliographies containing
references for further reading are provided.
Encyclopedia of Women and Gender: Sex Similarities and
Differences and the Impact of Society on Gender. Worell, J. (Ed). San
Diego: Academic Press, 2001. (Uris Ref HQ 1115.
E539x 2001)
A timely and thorough review of gender issues and research
in a two-volume set. Articles are written by prominent scholars and arranged by
topic (e.g., Affirmative Action, Power, Social Identity). Includes bibliographies.
Encyclopedia of World Cultures. Levinson, D.
(Ed). Boston: G.K. Hall, 1991 - (Olin Ref GN 307
E56 1991; also in Uris Ref)
Sponsored by the Human Relations Area Files. Planned to list
and describe over 1500 cultures in 10 volumes. Historical, social, political,
economic, linguistic and religious information are provided. Contributors are
from over 50 countries; some are members of the cultures they have studied. Selective
bibliographies are provided at the end of each article. A detailed subject index
and an index of cultural group name variations (ethnonyms) enhances the utility
of this valuable resource.
Encyclopedic Dictionary of Archaeology. Compiled
by Kipfer, B. A. N.Y.: Kluwer, 2000. (Olin Ref
CC70 .K56x 2000)
The Encyclopedic Dictionary of Archaeology aims to satisfy
a need for an archaeological work of general reference summarizing what is known
from archaeology about human history in all parts of the globe. It has over 7000
entries and describes concepts, techniques, methods and major premises in field
archaeology. There is a balance of New World and Old World coverage, theory, method,
and practice.
Ethnic cultures of the world : a Statistical Reference.
Parker, Philip M. Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 1997. (Olin
Library Ref GN495.4 .P37x 1997)
Presents various comparative tables across aproximately 300
variables for over 400 ethnic groups. Developed to provide quantitative comparisons
across cultures worldwide. Includes topics such as climate, demography, sociology,
economics, and resources such as marine, land or mineral. Chapter 1 provides in-depth
reviews of secondary research and primary studies to guide the reader to more
precise or qualitative information on a given culture.
Guide to Fossil Man. Day, Michael H. 4th ed.
Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1986. (Olin
GN 282 D27 1986)
Although dated, this book provides introductory information
on the anatomy of fossil humans and issues in paleoanthropology. The main text
discusses major sites and individual fossils by geographic area. A glossary and
a geological time scale are included. The last section focuses on controversies
in paleoanthropology. For more recent discoveries see Encyclopedia of Human Evolution
and Prehistory.
History of Physical Anthropology. 2 volumes.
Spencer, Frank (Ed). N.Y. : Garland Pub., 1997. (Olin
GN 50 .3 .H57x 1997)
Physical anthropology does not receive extensive coverage
in most general anthropological reference works. These two volumes will help fill
this gap. Over 160 scholars from around the world contributed entries which are
arranged alphabetically in 3 broad categories: topic, country, biography. Selective
bibliographies at the end of the entries are a valuable resource for researchers.
International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences.
Sills, David L. (Ed). N.Y.: Macmillan, [1968] - 1991. (Olin
Ref H 40 A2 I61)
A 19-volume work which covers the concepts, theories and methods
of 10 disciplines, including anthropology. The product of efforts by 1500 scholars
from 30 countries. Selected bibliographies are included. A detailed subject index,
a biographical supplement and a volume on quotations are provided.
International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral
Sciences. Neil J. Smelser, Neil J. and Paul B. Baltes, (Eds). Amsterdam:
Elsevier, 2001. (Olin Ref + H41 .I58x 2001 &
Online)
A 26-volume work that maps the social and behavioral sciences
on a grand scale. Extensively cross-referenced throughout and supported by a comprehensive
name and subject index.
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BIBLIOGRAPHIES
Anthropological Bibliographies: A Selected Guide
Library Anthropology Resource Group; Smith, Margo L. and Yvonne M. Damien (Eds).
South Salem: Redgrave, 1981.(Olin Ref Z 5111 A62+)
The result of over ten years' collaboration among many
librarians and anthropologists. There is no other comparable source. The guide
lists more than 3,200 bibliographies, filmographies and discographies in many
languages. The emphasis is on current materials which update bibliographies previously
published in Current Anthropology. Brief annotations are included. The arrangement
is primarily geographical, covering Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania
and the former U.S.S.R. A large topical section is also included.
Anthropology Bibliography on DISC. N.Y.
: G.K. Hall 1997. (Olin Ref Z5111 .A68 1997 CDROM,
Electronic Text Center). A major resource for anthropological
research. Provides a database of the catalog records of the Tozzer Library at
Harvard - the largest anthropology library in the western hemisphere. Originally
founded in 1866 as the Peabody Museum Library of Archaeology and Ethnology, the
collections include over 200,000 books, monographic series, journals, maps and
audiovisual materials. Principle language groups covered are romance, germanic,
scandinavian and slavic. World-wide in scope but with noted strength in Mesoamerican
studies with particularly strong holdings in Mayan studies. See also the Bibliographic
Guide to Anthropology and Archaeology. Boston, MA: G.K. Hall (1998 -
2002 shelved in Olin Ref. Z5111. B58+).
Articles contained within the journals at the Tozzer Library are indexed in Anthropology
Plus (see Indexes section).
Archaeology: A Bibliographical Guide to the Basic Literature.
Heizer, Robert F. NY: Garland, 1980. (Olin Ref
Z 5131 H47)
Unannotated list of over 4,000 references on all aspects of
archaeology worldwide but with emphasis on the New World and English language
publications. Arranged in five general sections. No subject index, but can be
browsed under sections such as "mound sites."Atlas
of World Cultures: A Geographical Guide to Ethnographic Literature.
Price, David H. California: Sage Publications, 1989.
(Olin
Ref G 1046 E1 P94; also Uris) While this
is an atlas with maps and locations of cultural groups throughout the world, the
main intent of this work is to direct researchers to key ethnographic works. The
bibliography cites over 1,000 sources and includes books, journals, essays and
series. A culture index lists citation entry numbers, map numbers and Human Relations
Area Files codes.
Finding the Source in Sociology and Anthropology.
Brown, Samuel R. NY: Greenwood, 1987.(Olin Ref
Z 7164 S68 B87)
A research resource guide providing efficient access to over
500 reference books and topical bibliographies. No annotations are provided. The
extensive, unique index in the second half of the book is based upon a thesaurus
structure which provides useful cross references and specific subject headings.
Keyguide to Information Sources in Archaeology.Woodhead,
Peter. NY: Mansell, 1985. (Olin Ref Z 5131 W88)
Covers the full breadth of information
on archaeology, including the history of the field and the nature of archaeological
literature in general. Annotated lists of reference materials and nontraditional
sources of information are included. The basic arrangement is regional. Detailed
subject index.
NOTE: Numerous bibliographies are available on anthropological
topics, cultural or ethnic groups and area
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INDEXES AND ABSTRACTS
Abstracts in Anthropology. Farmingdale:Baywood,
1970-. (Olin Z 5112 A21+, Latest Volume in Reference)
Abstracts are grouped in four sections: archaeology, ethnology
(or cultural anthropology), linguistics and physical anthropology. Covers books,
articles and conference papers. The number of journals indexed increased in 1987,
resulting in 2 bound volumes per year. Coverage includes more medical and scientific
journals than other anthropological indexes. Author and subject indexes are included
in each quarterly issue, and then cumulated annually. The subject index is weak;
single, unqualified terms are used, followed by many entry numbers, resulting
in excessive searching to retrieve relevant material.
Abstracts in German Anthropology. Göttingen:
Griefswalder, 1980 -. (Olin Z 5112 A16)
Contains substantial English language abstracts of German
language journal articles and books. Films are included only through 1990. Cornell
subscribes to approximately 3/4 of the journals covered. Subject and author indexes
are provided. Abstracts of the Annual Meeting.
American Anthropological Association. Washington, D.C.:
the Association, scattered holdings. (Olin GN 3
A506) Lists and describes the subject
content of organized sessions held at the annual meeting, followed by abstracts
of papers given, arranged by author. Abstracts of films and videos are also provided.
America
History and Life. Calif.: ABC-Clio, 1964 -. (Find Databases)
The major abstracting source for journals on American history. Provides
access to articles on archaeology, paleontology, Native American studies and ethnology.Anthropological
Index Online. London, England: Museum of Mankind
Library. (Find Databases) Contains bibliographic citations
from the journal holdings of the Library of the British Museum Department of Ethnography
-- now known as the Anthropology Library, which incoporates the former Royal Anthropological
Institute Library. Covers a broad geographical range, emphasizing the Commonwealth
and Africa, and extending to Eastern and Central European ethnography and the
Americas. Entries are compiled from over 700 journals reflecting all branches
of anthropology. Materials are represented in all languages with titles in original
scripts typically translated into English. Publication coverage dates back to
the late 1950s but is more complete from the 1970s onward. The original print
index, Anthropological Index to Current Periodicals, ceased publication in 1994.
( NOTE: The content of this database has also been integrated
into Anthropology Plus, below.)
Anthropology
Plus. Cambridge, Mass.: Tozzer Library, Harvard
University. 1984- . Updated quarterly. (Find Databases) The
most comprehensive index for journal articles in anthropology. Contains references
to English- and other European-language articles that appear in over 900 journals
or edited collections held by the Tozzer Library at Harvard, previously entitled
Anthropological Literature, and the contents of Anthropological
Index Online (see above). Primary emphasis is on archaeology, anthropology
(biological, physical, socio-cultural and linguistics). Book reviews, conference
proceedings and reports are not included. Coverage extends back into the 19th
century. Books, maps and audiovisual material in the Tozzer Library are listed
in the Anthropology Bibliography on Disc (see Bibliography section).Art
and Archaeology Technical Abstracts. NY: Institute of Fine Arts, 1964
- . (FINE ARTS N 8560 I607)
Indexes and provides summaries of articles pertaining to the
technical aspects of archaeology, including dating techniques, chemical analysis
and conservation.Arts & Humanities Citation
Index. Philadelphia, Pa.:Institute for Scientific Information 1975-.
(Find Databases) Indexes more than 1,300 of the world's
leading arts and humanities journals and selected articles from more than 5,800
social science and science journals. Covers a broad range of disciplines, including
archaeology, art, architecture, dance, classics, language, literature, music,
religion, and history. It indexes these types of materials: articles, bibliographies,
editorials, letters, reviews, and more. It is unique in that it allows the user
to trace cited references, i.e. you can locate articles published in a given year
that cited a key article on your topic. AHCI is part of the Web of Science database.Bibliography
of Native North Americans (Human Relations Area Files), via EBSCO
(Library Catalog).
On Disc from. California: ABC-CLIO, 1992 . (Olin
Ref Z5114. B58 CD-ROM, Electronic Text Center)Contains
over 60,000 citations to literature about native peoples of North America, published
from the sixteenth century to current times. Updated annually. Supersedes Murdock's
Ethnographic Bibliography of North America. Material cited includes books, book
chapters, journal articles, dissertations, conference papers and selected government
documents. Fully indexed by subject, ethnographic region and ethnic group. Covers
290 groups from Northern Mexico, to Alaska, Canada and Eastern Siberia. Bulletin
Signalétique. Paris: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique,
1940 - 1994. (Olin AI 7 F8...+)
Section 521 Sociologie
Section 529 Ethnologie
Section 525 Préhistoire
Section 526 Art et Archéologie This major
abstracting service is international in scope and includes many English language
journals in its coverage. While the subject index is only in French, it is well
worth using for those who have any facility with the language. In addition to
ethnic group and geographic indexes, a topical index ("index des concepts")
provides detailed subject access. NOTE: The Bulletin has
a complex publishing history with various subject sections splitting and recombining.
"Ethnologie" was combined with "Sociologie" prior to 1986.
Prior to 1969, the social sciences were indexed under the general section "Sciences
Humaines". For coverage from 1984 onward, see the Francis
database (below). Francis
(International Humanities and Social Sciences). Mountain View, Calif. : Research
Libraries Group, [199-]-. (Find Databases) FRANCIS is an
acronym for the French Retrieval Automated Network for Current Information in
Social and Human Sciences. It is a multilingual, multidisciplinary database indexing
books and journal articles in the humanities and social sciences. It is the online
continuation of the Bulletin Signaletique series (see above), including the sections
on Sociologie, Ethnologie, Prehistore and Art et Archeologie. Updated monthly,
FRANCIS covers 1984 to the present. International Bibliography of
Anthropology. Paris: UNESCO, 1955 -. (Olin
Z 5111 I59, latest volume in Reference) Devoted
primarily to socio-cultural anthropology, this annual publication is world-wide
in scope, but volumes lag several years behind in publication (
. Many forms of written publications are indexed, including government
documents, excluding unpublished theses. The subject indexes are listed in French
and in English at the back of each volume. No abstracts are provided. Use the
Thematic List of Descriptors Anthropology for subject headings (Olin Ref Z 5111
I591).Medline
1965 - .Bethesda, MD : U.S. National Library of Medicine. (Find Databases)
An online index to articles from more than 3,600 journals, published
internationally, covering all areas of medicine including nursing, hospital literature,
pharmacology, psychiatry and psychology, health services administration, environment
and public health, nutrition, pathology, anatomy and physiology. Abstracts are
available for approximately 60% of the citations. Produced by the U.S. National
Library of Medicine. Also available in print as Index Medicus, from 1879 to the
present, at various libraries.
19th
Century Masterfile a Paratext Source.
Reston, VA: Paratext, Inc., 2000. (Find Databases)
19th Century Masterfile is a digitization, enhancement, and
integration of existing indexes of the nineteenth century into a single web reference
service. This on-going series includes indices to periodicals, books, newspapers,
and government documents. It is more than an enhanced Web edition of William Frederick
Poole's classic index to Periodical Literature. It is a continually expanding
resource for the study of Nineteenth-Century cultural and intellectual life.
Proquest
Research Library.
Ann Arbor, Mich. : University Microfilms International, 1986 -. (Find
Databases)
Available as part of the ProQuest Direct system, Periodical
Abstracts indexes and abstracts an extensive number of periodicals covering
general interest magazines, newspapers and key scholarly journals in the social
sciences, humanities and sciences, including many anthropology journals. The ProQuest
interface provides full-text, in several formats, of many articles cited in the
database.Periodicals
Index Online. [Formerly Periodicals Contents Index] Chadwyck-Healey,
1770-1993. (Find Databases) Provides indexing to the contents
of thousands of periodicals in the humanities and social sciences, from their
first issues (some as far back as the 18th and 19th centuries) to 1993. The scope
is international, including journals in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish,
and other Western languages. Includes unique retrospective online coverage for
a few major anthropolgy journals such as Anthropological Quarterly and Current
Anthropology. Social
Sciences Citation Index.(through Web of Science) Philadelphia: Institute
for Scientific Information, 1956 -. (Find Databases) SSCI
is an index to works cited in the current periodical literature of the social
sciences, covering and selectively indexing over 3000 journals including many
anthropology titles. The unique feature of a citation index is that it allows
the user to find relevant material based on where a particular reference has been
cited. Using a key reference on a topic, other articles which have cited that
article are identified. The index can also be searched by authors and by keywords
in the titles of articles. SSCI is part of the Web of Science
database. Sociological
Abstracts. San Diego: Sociological Abstracts, Inc., 1963-. (Find
Databases) (Olin Z 7163 S67+, also at Mann
and ILR) Indexes and provides brief
summaries of the articles in approximately 3000 journals covering sociology, social
work and other social sciences, including 50 journals from the field of anthropology.
Contains a wealth of material pertaining to culture and child development. Also
provides abstracts of papers presented at conferences, some of which can be difficult
to obtain. Women’s
Studies International. Baltimore, MD: National Information Services
Corp., 1991, 1996 -. (Find Databases) An interdisciplinary
database combined from Women Studies Abstracts (1984-present), Women's Studies
Database (1972-present), New Books on Women and Feminism (1987-present), Women
of Color and Southern Women (1975-present), The History of Women and Science,
Health, and Technology: A Bibliographic Guide to the Professions and Disciplines
(1970-1995), Women's Health and Development: An Annotated Bibliography (1995),
Women, Race, and Ethnicity: A Bibliography (1970-1990), WAVE: Women's Audiovisuals
in English: A Guide to Nonprint Resources in Women's Studies (1985 - 1990). NISC
will add new databases as they become available.
NOTE: Numerous other periodical indexes are
available on related subjects such as development, rural sociology,
population, biology, linguistics, psychology, and public health. Indexes
are also available for geographic areas such as Latin America, Asia,
and Africa.
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ELECTRONIC JOURNALS
AnthroSource.
American Anthropological Association (AAA) (Find
Databases)
Online access to the current issues of the American Anthropological
Associations' most critical peer-reviewed publications through the end of 2006, including American
Anthropologist, American Ethnologist, Anthropology and Education
Quarterly, and Medical Anthropology Quarterly. Also includes an
electronic archive of all AAA journals including seamless access to archival
content housed at JSTOR for key AAA publications
Ethnic NewsWatch.
Stamford, CT : Softline Information, Inc. Monthly. 1992 -. (Find Databases)
This is a multi-cultural database containing the
full-text of articles, columns, and editorials from 125 ethnic and minority American
newspapers and news magazines. It includes African-American, Arab-American, Asian-American,
Eastern European, European, Hispanic/Chicano/Latino, Jewish, and Native American
publications. Spanish-language newspapers are in Spanish; the database is searchable
in English and Spanish. Local, national, and international business, economic,
political, and social issues are covered in addition to entertainment, fashion
and music topics. GenderWatch.
Stamford, CT : Softline Information, Inc. Quarterly. 1970 - . (Find Databases)
GenderWatch is a full text database of publications that focus on the impact
of gender across a broad spectrum of subject areas. The database provides in-depth
coverage of the subjects that are uniquely central to women's lives, including
family, childbrith, birth control, daycare, domestic abuse, work and the workplace,
sexual harassment, aging, aging parents, body image, eating disorders and social
and societal roles.
JSTOR:
The scholarly journal archive. N. Y. : JSTOR, c1996-. (Find Databases)
JSTOR is a fully-searchable database containing the back issues
of scholarly journals in history, economics, political science, demography,
mathematics and other fields, including anthropology. Anthropology journals
available, full-text, for selected years in JSTOR include:
American Anthropologist
Transactions of the Anthropological Society of Washington
American Antiquity
American Ethnologist
Annual Review of Anthropology
Biennial Review of Anthropology
Anthropology Today
RAIN
Cultural Anthropology
Current Anthropology
Yearbook of Anthropology
Ethnohistory
Ethnomusicology
Ethos
Jahrbuch für Volksliedforschung
Journal of American Folklore
Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute
Man
Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great
Britain and Ireland
Journal of the Anthropological Institute of Great Britain
and Ireland
Medical Anthropology Quarterly
Medical Anthropology Newsletter
Proceedings of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great
Britain and Ireland Proquest
Research Library. Ann Arbor, Mich. : University
Microfilms International. 1986 - . (Find Databases)
Available as part of the ProQuest Direct system, Periodical Abstracts indexes
and abstracts over 1500 periodicals, covering general interest magazines, newspapers
and key scholarly journals in the social sciences, humanities and sciences, including
many anthropology journals. The ProQuest interface provides the full-text, in
several formats, of many articles cited in the database.Return
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DISSERTATIONS
ProQuest
Dissertations & Theses. Ann
Arbor, MI: University Microfilms International, Proquest Information
& Learning Co.(Library Catalog) (full
text or abstracts, 1980 - current; citations only 1861-1980)
With more than 2 million entries, PQD&T is a resource
for information about doctoral dissertations and master’s theses from 1980
to the present. Dissertations published from 1980 forward include 350-word abstracts
written by the author. Master’s theses published from 1988 forward include
150-word abstracts. UMI offers over 1.8 million titles for purchase in microfilm
or paper formats. More than 600,000 are available in PDF formats for immediate
free download.
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REVIEWS
Annual
Review of Anthropology. Palo Alto: Annual Reviews, 1972 - .(Continues
Biennial Review of Anthropology 1959 - 1971. Indexed in JSTOR) (Find e-Journals
and Olin GN 1 A618).
Covers topics and issues of current interest and recent publications. Articles
are written by specialists. International in scope but English language sources
predominate.Reviews in Anthropology. Connecticut: Redgrave
Information Resources Corp., 1974-. In print up to 1997 (Olin GN 1 R44);
Indexed online in OCLCs Article
First from 2002-)
Provides reviews of new books in the
field, not current topics. Occasionally includes nonbook material. A unique feature
is the inclusion of comments by authors in response to critical reviews. Return
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HUMAN RELATIONS AREA FILES (HRAF)
HRAF. Ann Arbor, Mich.:
University Microfilms International, 1975 - 1995. (Olin Ref. Lower Level,
Microfiche set 887)
A collection on microfiche
of over 800,000 pages of primary source materials, including books, journal articles,
dissertations, unpublished field reports and translations on selected cultures
or societies, both 'primitive' and contemporary, from all over the world. Subject
access is provided by a coding system based on geographical area and cultural
group. See full description of HRAF, source and help guides.eHRAF
Collection of Ethnography. New Haven, Ct.: Human Relations Area Files, Inc.,
1994 - . (Find Databases)
In 1994 the HRAF files began to be produced electonically. While some of
the online resources reproduce information from the original microfiche files,
much of the material is new. It is published annually and is a full-text, fully-indexed
cultural database. It focuses on mostly pre-industrial cultures from around the
world, and on North American immigrant groups. eHRAF differs from other databases
because the documents (e.g. books, journal articles, dissertations) are indexed
at the paragraph-level with over 700 subject codes from the Outline of Cultural
Materials (OCM).
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BIOGRAPHY
Biographical dictionary of social and cultural anthropology.
Amit, Vered (Ed.); London.: Routledge, 2004. (Olin Ref GN20 .B56 2004
+ )
Brief but substantial entries on living
and deceased scholars who advanced theoetical, empirical, or epistemologial branches
of anthropological knowledge. Coverage is international and each entry highlights
the career and accomplishments of well and not-so-well-known anthropologists.
Fieldwork research and key publications are included after each entry. Subject,
name, and institution indexes are also incorporated.
Biographical Directory of Anthropologists Born Before
1920. Mann, Thomas (Ed.); compiled by the Library-Anthropology Resource
Group. N.Y.: Garland, 1988. (Olin Ref GN 20 B61)
Short biographical entries on people, born before 1920, who have made a contribution
to anthropology are included. Citations to published biographies are included.
Some important anthropologists have been left out.
Celebrating a century of the American Anthropological Association : presidential portraits. Regna Darnell and Frederic W. Gleach (eds). Arlington, VA : American Anthropological Association ; Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press, c2002. (Olin Library: GN2 .C393x 2002)
For each president the book provides a photograph and a biography with personal anecdotes, career highlights, and information about his or her contributions to the development of the discipline of anthropology.
Fifth
International Directory of Anthropologists. Preface by Sol Tax. Chicago:
University of Chicago Press, 1975. (Annex GN 20 I61 1975 +)
While outdated, this directory is useful for retrospective work. Geographical,
chronological and subject/methodology indexes are provided.
Human Biologists in the Archives: Demography, health,
nutrition, and genetics in historical populations. Edited by
D.A. Herring and A. C. Swedlund. Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press,
2003. (Olin GN 296 .H86 2003)
This volume of 14 papers focuses on the use of archival records
to answer historical and current questions about human health and biology. The
contributors use data from church registers, medical collections and other sources
to add to our knowledge of the human biology of past population.
International Dictionary of Anthropologists.
Winters, Christopher (Ed.); compiled by the Library-Anthropology Resource Group.
N.Y.: Garland, 1991. (Olin Ref GN 20 I61 1991)
Succinct biographical essays (averaging 500 words) are provided
by over 250 contributors from many countries. Emphasis is upon the nature of each
person's work and their contributions to anthropology. The scope is intended to
be broad and fully international, recognizing contributors to anthropology, as
well as the development of anthropology, in many countries. Each of the 752 entries
is followed by a bibliography of major works by the person and a list of sources
consulted in writing the essay.
Women Anthropologists:
A Biographical Dictionary. Gacs, Ute (Ed.). N.Y.: Greenwood Press, 1988.
(Olin Ref GN 20 W87; also in Uris)
Includes 58 women, living
and deceased, in the twentieth century. Citations to other sources are provided.
A subject index and an appendix listing field areas are included.
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ATLASES
Archaeological Atlas of the World. Whitehouse, David and Ruth
Whitehouse. San Francisco: W.H. Freeman, 1975. (Olin G 1046 E15 W59
1975; also in Uris Ref)
Useful for finding the location of a large number of pre-
and proto-historic sites (5,000). Entries are brief. Contains over 100 maps, grouped
into 7 areas. Each map is accompanied by a selective bibliography.
Atlas for Anthropology. 2nd ed. Spencer, Robert
F. and Elden Johnson. Iowa: Brown Co., 1968. (Uris Ref +G 1046 E1 S74
1968)
While dated, the maps and lists of cultural areas and "tribal"
groups are still useful for locating cultural groups around the world. Language
families are also delineated. Maps are provided for prehistoric sites and fossil
locations.
Atlas of Early Man. Hawkes, Jacquetta H., N.Y.:
St. Martin's Press, 1976. (Uris Ref CB 311 H39+)
Although somewhat dated, this is still a useful guide to
sites of evidence of early human beings.
Atlas of Man. Gaisford,
John (Ed.). N.Y.: St. Martin's Press, 1978. (Uris Ref GN 378 A88++)
Part 1 briefly traces human cultural development from prehistoric
times. Part 2, the atlas section, is divided into 9 geographical regions subdivided
by countries and cultural groups. Maps outline languages, religions, land use,
population and colonial groups.
The Atlas of World Archaeology. Bahn, Paul.,N.Y.:
Checkmark Books, 2000. (Olin CC 165 .A85x 2000++)
Bahn traces the story of human development in all parts of
the world, from the earliest hominids to flourishing empires. The book is divided
into three parts. The first part describes the emergence and evolution of the
earliest hominids throughout the world. The second covers the major achievements
of humankind from the Ice Age through the next 10,000 years, and the third, examines
the significant changes in human development. Illustrated in color and b&w. .Atlas
of World Cultures: A Geographical Guide to Ethnographic Literature. Price,
David H. (See "Bibliographies" section).
World Atlas of Archaeology. Forward by Michael Wood. Boston:
G.K. Hall, 1985. (Olin Ref ++G 1046 E15 W92; also in Uris Ref)
Contains color illustrations and photographs as well as maps. Provides coverage
for major regions and periods. Also provides historical summaries and discussions
of developments in dating and remote sensing techniques. Includes a glossary,
an index and bibliographies. Articles tend to be fairly long and descriptive.
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ARCHIVES
Anthropological Resources: a Guide to Archival, Library and Museum Collections.
Dutton, Lee S., et al.; compiled by Library-Anthropology Resource Group (LARG).
New York: Garland, 1999. (Olin Ref +GN 14 A77x 1999) Provides
a guide to collections and documentation concerning indigenous peoples as well
as selective coverage of partly urbanized peoples of North America, Europe, Asia
and other regions. Indexes provide approaches by personal name or ethnic group
keyword. Most of the major repositories in the U.S. and Canada are included. Resources
in Great Britain, France, the Netherlands, and several other countries are selectively
represented. The subject scope is broad, encompassing biological anthropology,
archaeology, folklore and some aspects of linguistics.
Catalog to Manuscripts at the National Anthropological
Archives. Dept of Anthropology, National Museum of Natural History,Smithsonian
Institution. Boston: G.K. Hall, 1975. 4 Volumes. (Olin Ref ++Z 1209
N27)
Lists 40,000 documents collected or produced by the Bureau
of American Ethnology between 1879 and 1965. Arranged in three divisions: Indians
of North America north of Mexico, Mexico and Central America, and a small section
on non-North American areas. Subject approach is by tribe, linguistic group or
name of individual. Covers only a small percentage of current holdings of the
Archives.
Guide to the National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian
Institution. Glenn, James R. Washington, D.C.: National Anthropological
Archives, 1996. (Olin Ref + Z 1209 G55 1996)
Revision of the 1992 edition. Provides an "overview"
of the entire collection as it existed in 1996. More up to date than, but does
not supercede, the Catalogue to Manuscripts (see below). Provides collection descriptions
and history, and information on arrangement and finding aids. A subject/name index
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DIRECTORIES
AAA Guide: A Guide to Departments, Directory of Members. American
Anthropological Association. Washington D.C.: AAA. 1969 - (Olin Ref + GN 33 G94
Latest volume in Ref.; also in Uris Ref). Contains information on academic,
museum, research and government departments of anthropology in the U.S. and Canada.
Provides statistics on enrollments, employment, and degrees granted. Includes
a list of dissertations by author. Personal names and departmental indexes are
provided.
Becoming a Practicing Anthropologist: A Guide to Careers
and Training Programs in Applied Anthropology. Van Willigen,
John. Washington, D.C.: National Association for the Practice of Anthropology,
1987. (Olin GN 397.5 V28 B3)
Discusses the profession, the skills and knowledge required,
and undergraduate and graduate programs. To help in the decision-making process,
task assignments are designed to assess academic programs and student needs.
Funding for Anthropological Research. Cantrell,
Karen and Denise Wallen. Phoenix: Oryx Press, 1986. (+GN 42 C23w 1986).
Describes more than 700 sponsored research programs. Geared
toward the needs of graduate students as well as professional anthropologists.
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SELECTED WORLD WIDE WEB SITES
Aboriginal Studies WWW
Virtual Library
Academic Info Anthropology
Anthropology Related
Sites at Cornell
Anthropology Resources on the Internet
(Lutins/Clist)
Anthropology Review Database (Buffalo)
American Anthropological Association
Archaeological Fieldwork
Opportunities
ArchNet WWW Virtual Library - Archaeology
(University of Connecticut)
CSAC's Ethnographics Gallery (University of
Kent -- Centre for Social Anthropology and Computing)
A
Guide to Internet Resources in Anthropology (Plattsburgh University of New York)
Native Web (Resources for Indigenous Cultures)
Voice of the Shuttle – Websitefor Humanities
Research
WWW Virtual Library:Anthropology
Yahoo
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