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Cultural Anthropology Resources
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- ethnology Southeast Asia
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Online Reference Sources
Encyclopedia of Social and Cultural Anthropology by Call Number: View EbookISBN: 9780203458037Publication Date: 2002Find descriptions and analyses of the terms, concepts, and issues of social and cultural anthropology. See the Analytical Table of Contents for entries grouped by theme.
Print Reference Sources
Encyclopedia of World Cultures by
Call Number: Reference GN307 .E53 1991 v. 1–10Explore ethnic and cultural groups around the world with overviews covering location, history and cultural relations, economy, kinship, marriage and family life, religion and culture, and more.
Encyclopedia of American Folklife by Call Number: Reference GR105 .E53 2006 v. 1–4Find overviews of folklife topics and trends, covering ideological, ethnic, occupational, organizational, and social groups. For guidance, see the Topic Finder at the beginning or the indexes at the back.
Material Culture in America: Understanding Everyday Life by Call Number: Reference GN560.U6 M37 2008This book examines material culture and what it says about American society, including the artifacts and concepts of consumerism; industries; peoples and cultures; historical forces; and much more.
Traditional Festivals: A Multicultural Encyclopedia by Call Number: Reference GT3925 .R69 2005 v. 1–2Learn about cultures around the world and through time by exploring cultural and religious festivals and their significance.
Encyclopedia of Body Adornment by Call Number: Reference GN419.15 .D46 2007Learn about contemporary and historical body adornment and modification practices around the world. The Guide to Related Topics on p. xi is useful for getting started.
Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion by Call Number: Reference GT507 .E53 2005 v. 1–3Find information on all aspects of clothing and adornment in human society, including technology, design, social meaning, and more.