Encyclopedias and Dictionaries

• 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 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
  Information on cultures and ethnic groups from around the world. Browse GN307
• Encyclopedia of Cultural Anthropology Ref. GN 307 .E52 1996
  The concepts, methods, and theories pertaining to cultural anthropology and related disciplines. Browse GN307

ATLASES

• Atlas for Anthropology 2nd ed. G 1046 .E1 S7 1968
  Includes maps of tribes and ethnic groups, language areas and prehistory. Browse G 1046
• Atlas of the World's Languages Ref. G 1046 .E3A8 1994
  Essential in the study of anthropological linguistics. Browse G 1046
• Past Worlds: The Times Atlas of Archaeology Ref. G 1046 .E15 P3 1988
  This is an historical atlas covering the time from man's earliest origins to modern times. Browse G 1046

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Anthropology-Specific Resources

• Anthropology Plus
  Index to articles and reports in anthropology and archaeology.
• Greek and Latin Inscriptions (digital squeezes)
  Digitized squeezes (paper impressions) of Greek and Latin inscriptions from Greece, Italy, and Macedonia.
• Mayan Archaeology Digital Photographs
  Mayan architecture and scenery from Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala.

Multidisciplinary Sources

• Academic Search Premier
  A comprehensive database that has the index, abstracts, and full text for numerous academic publications.
• America: History and Life
  Contains an index to articles on the history and culture of the United States and Canada.
• Electronic Journal Center (OhioLINK)
  This database contains the full text of over 6000 research journals.
• JSTOR
  Full text articles from the first volume to the last 3-5 years for approximately 240 titles.

• AnthroTECH
  WWW Virtual Library: Anthropology. An extensive compilation of Web resources related to the field.
• Anthromorphemics.
  A glossary of terms used in the field of Anthropology that covers cultural and physical anthropology and archaeology.
• ArchNet WWW Virtual Library.
  Regional topics with extensive content. This site is maintained by Arizona State University.
• Youngstown State University Department of Sociology & Anthropology