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Cultural Anthropology Resources
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- cultural anthropology theory
- ethnology Southeast Asia
- death customs
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Databases & Journals
- Cultural AnthropologyCultural Anthropology publishes ethnographic writing informed by a wide array of theoretical perspectives, innovative in form and content, and focused on both traditional and emerging topics.
Print Reference Sources
The Routledge Encyclopedia of Social and Cultural Anthropology by ISBN: 9780203866474Publication Date: 2009-12-04Written by leading scholars in the field, this comprehensive and readable resource gives anthropology students a unique guide to the ideas, arguments and history of the discipline. Combining anthropological theory and ethnography, it includes 275 substantial entries, over 300 short biographies of important figures in anthropology, and nearly 600 glossary items. The fully revised and expanded second edition reflects major changes in anthropology in the past decade.
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.
