Encyclopedias, Handbooks, Literature Reviews, and More
To find more print and online reference books for general anthropology, as well as specific subjects within or related to anthropology, search Encompass Search or ask for help.
Hundreds of authoritative dictionaries, encyclopedias, fact books, guides, companions and more from respected publishers across dozens of major subject areas.
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Literature reviews providing summary and analysis of research in the field of anthropology, published annually. Good for an overview of the state of research on a given topic. Full text is available online for 1972-present and covers significant developments in the subfields of anthropology, including archaeology, biological anthropology, linguistics and communicative practices, regional studies and international anthropology, and sociocultural anthropology.
A database of both scholarly and popular publications in a wide variety of disciplines and subject areas, including psychology. Most full text is linked directly in the database; otherwise use the Get It links to check for full text online or in the library.
Suggested resources from a key association in the field of anthropology.
Getting Started with Reference Resources
The resources on this page can help you to brainstorm topic ideas, narrow your topic to make it more manageable, or learn background information about a topic you have picked.