Sketch of Maag Library Maag Library Resources for Anthropology

Last updated March 4, 2002.

Reference Resources | Locating Books | Locating Articles | World Wide Web Resources

Reference Resources
Use these sources for background information or to get an understanding of major concepts.
Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
 
Companion Encyclopedia of Anthropology  Ref. GN 25 .C65 1994
  • A readable guide to the major concepts of anthropological study.
  • Browse GN25
Dictionary of Concepts in Cultural Anthropology  Ref. GN 307 .W56 1991
  • A compilation of descriptions of the concepts discussed in the study of cultures.
  • Browse GN307
Dictionary of Anthropology  Ref. GN11 .D48 1986
  • Theories and concepts of anthropology. Includes cross-references as well as bibliographic references. 
  • Browse Anthropology--Dictionaries.
Encyclopedia of Anthropology  Ref. GN 11 .E52 1976
  • Concepts, theories and leading figures in anthropology and related disciplines.
  • Browse GN11
Encyclopedia of Human Evolution and Prehistory  Ref. GN 281 .E53 1988
  • Signed entries by experts in the field. Includes illustrations, bibliographies and cross references. 
  • Browse GN281 
The Encyclopedia of the Peoples of the World  Ref. GN 495.4 .E53 1993
Encyclopedia of Cultural Anthropology (4 v.) Ref. GN 307 .E52 1996
  • The concepts, methods, and theories pertaining to cultural anthropology and related disciplines. 
  • Browse GN307
Encyclopedia of World Cultures  (10 v.) Ref. GN 307 .E53 1991
  • Describes the cultures of the world including linguistic affiliation, kinship, religion and the arts.
  • Browse GN307
Facts on File Dictionary of Human Geography Ref. GF 4 .G66 1987
  • Defines terms and concepts in human geography.
  • Browse GF4
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Mankind  (22 v.) Ref. GN 307 .I44 1989
  • Describes places, nationalities and cultural groups. Includes history, languages, social organization.
  • Browse GN307
International Dictionary of Anthropologists  Ref. GN 20 .I5 1991
  • Biographical information on anthropologists born before 1920. International in scope.
  • Browse GN20
Oxford Illustrated Encyclopedia of Peoples and Cultures  Ref. AE5 .O94 1985 v.7
  • A concise examination of contemporary peoples and cultures. 
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Atlases
 
Atlas for Anthropology, 2nd ed.   G 1046 .E1 S7 1968
  • Includes maps of tribes and ethnic groups, language areas and prehistory.
Atlas of the World's Languages  Ref. Atlas G 1046 .E3A8 1994
  • An attempt to map the location of every single living language on the earth.
Historical Atlas of World Mythology v.1   v.2  Ref. Atlas BL 311 .C26
  • This work reflects on themes and symbols from world religions and mythologies
Past Worlds: The Times Atlas of Archaeology  Ref. Atlas G 1046 .E15 P3 1988
  • An archaeologic reconstruction of the human story.
The World Atlas of Archaeology  Ref. Atlas G 1046 .E15 W6 1985
  • A comprehensive attempt to present world archaeology in terms of human social activities as well as of objects.
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Locating Books
 
Search: MaagNet (the online catalog)
  • For search tips and information see Using MaagNet.
  • Not sure of a topic? Here are a few Library of Congress Subject Headings to get you started:
    • Acculturation
    • Anthropology
    • Archaeology
    • Assimilation [or the subheading cultural assimilation after the name of a specific ethnic group]
    • Demographic anthropology
    • Ethnology [or names of specific groups of people such as ethnic groups]
    • Historical Sociology
    • Human Beings
    • Human geography
    • Prehistoric peoples
Browse:  the collections
Resources in Anthropology may be found throughout the library:  in the Reference Room, in the General and Oversize Collections, in the Serials/Microforms area and in Government Documents (see Building Guide).
Search:  the OhioLINK Central Catalog  [combined catalogs of OhioLINK member libraries]
See Where to Start to Find Books for additional resources.
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Locating Articles
 
Search: Databases, Indexes and Abstracts
  • Search these resources by keyword or subject to find references to journal articles. Journal articles may be available electronically or on the lower level of Maag Library.
  • See Where to Start to Find Periodical Articles for an overview of how to find articles.
Browse or search: the OhioLINK Electronic Journal Center
Locate: the Current Periodicals in Sociology and Anthropology for Maag Library
  • Use this list to browse the Current Periodicals (arranged by title) on the lower floor of Maag Library.
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Databases, Indexes and Abstracts
 
Full Text Selected full-text articles available online.
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)		   Remote Access Available Remote access available.
Current YSU or OhioLINK students, faculty and staff only. See Connecting from Home for more information).		   Print Resource Print source.
Available in library only.
Anthropology-Specific Resources
 
Abstracts in Anthropology  v.1 (1971) - present. Print Source
  • References and abstracts of books, articles and conference proceedings.
Annual Review of Anthropology  v.1(1972) to present. Print Source
  • Reviews of recent publications in Anthropology.
Anthropological Literature (RLG--Research Libraries Group) 1984 - present (campus network only)
  • References to articles and essays in anthropology and archaeology.
  • For search tips see guide to RLG Eureka Databases.
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Multidisciplinary Resources
 
America: History and Life  v.1 (1964) - present.  Full Text Remote Access Available
FRANCIS 1984 - present. (campus network only)
  • References to information resources in the humanities and social sciences.
  • For search tips see guide to RLG Eureka Databases.
Historical Abstracts 1960-present. Full Text Remote Access Available
Humanities Abstracts 1984-present. Full Text Remote Access Available
Periodical Abstracts 1986 to present. Full Text Remote Access Available
  • A general database that covers several disciplines.  Provides some full-text articles. 
  • For search tips see guide to OhioLINK Research Databases and online Help.
Social Sciences Citation Index 1980 to present. Full Text Remote Access Available
Social Sciences Index Print Source
  • An index to the journal literature of the social sciences.
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World Wide Web Resources in Anthropology
 
American Anthropological Association
  • News, publications, information on jobs and careers from the Association.
Anthropology Resources on the Internet
  • A starting place for links to Web resources in anthropology by topic or geographical area. Includes news, awards, university departments, associations, museums and organizations.
Anthropology
Anthropology
Anthropology
  • Links from the WWW Virtual Library.
ArchNet (WWW Virtual Library - Archaeology)
  • Links to subject areas, academic departments, news, journals and publishers.
Archaeology
Youngstown State University Department of Anthropology
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