Search the Online Catalog
You can search for both print and electronic books through the Library's online catalog. Type the keyword(s) in the search bar below and then hit 'Search'. Keywords can be any combination of words from the author, title, or subject fields. Examples are:
- anthropology
- revolut* and United States (will retrieve revolution, revolutionary, revolutions and so on COMBINED with United States)
- Sigmund Freud (books by or about Sigmund Freud)
Tip: Keep in mind that you only need a few keywords for any search. The more words you enter the fewer results you will find. Try to limit your keywords to 3 or less.
Additionally, you don't not have to search by keyword. You can also search by Title, Author, Subject, Journal Title, or Call Number. Keyword searching is the best choice though when looking for a resources on a topic.
Browsing the Shelves
If you'd prefer to peruse our shelves rather than search our catalog, most anthropology books can be located under the following Library of Congress call numbers GN 1 - 890. Further specific locations:
- Archaeology (Classical): CC 1-960
- Human Ecology/Anthropogeography: GF 1-900
- Physical Anthropology: GN 49-298
- Human Evolution: GN 281-289
- Ethnology/Social and Cultural Anthropology: GN 301-674
- Prehistoric Archaeology: GN 700-890
- Folklore: GR 1-950
- Manners and Customs: GT 1-7070
- Linguistics: P 1-1091
You can also browse the catalog for books and DVDs using these subject keywords.
Anthropology Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
Cultural anthropology : a contemporary perspectiveCall Number: GN 316 K43 1998Main 2nd Floor Reference
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Interesting Books and eBooks Related to Anthropology
The Slaw and the Slow Cooked by Call Number: GT2853 .U5 S57 2011 (Ottenheimer-South: Circulation Shelves)In The Slaw and the Slow Cooked, editors James Veteto and Edward Maclin seek to right a wrong--namely, a deeper understanding of the larger experience of barbecue in this legendary American culinary territory. Intended for food lovers, anthropologists, and sociologists alike, The Slaw and the Slow Cooked demonstrates barbecue's status as a common language of the South.
Below is a list of anthropology related books and ebooks the library has in the collection. In order to access ebooks off-campus you will need to use your student ID # and 8 digit birthday to log in. (Example: Log In: 123456789 / Password: 01011900)
The Anthropology of AIDS by Call Number: GN296 .W47 2009 (Main: 2nd Floor Circulation)The Anthropology of AIDS synthesizes data from anthropology, psychology, sociology, biology, and medicine, and incorporates the author's more than two decades of work as a medical anthropologist, HIV test counselor, and sex therapist. Patricia Whelehan provides a broad overview of the epidemic since 1981, focusing on current social, cultural, political, and economic factors throughout the world. She also explores the ethics and controversies surrounding HIV testing, treatment, and research in the United States and other specific societies, including Thailand, Brazil, and areas of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Irregular Connections by Call Number: GN484.3 .L96 2004 (Main: 2nd Floor Circulation)Irregular Connections traces the anthropological study of sex from the eighteenth century to the present. Andrew P. and Harriet D. Lyons argue that the sexuality of those whom anthropologists studied has been conscripted into Western discourses about sex, including debates about prostitution, homosexuality, divorce, premarital relations, and hierarchies of gender, class, and race. Synthesizing a wealth of information from different anthropological traditions, the authors offer a seamless history of the anthropology of sex as it has been practiced and conceptualized in North America and Great Britain.
The Ethics of Anthropology by Call Number: GN33.6 .E86 2003eb (ebook)In 1991, Raymond Firth spoke of social anthropology as an essentially moral discipline. Is such a view outmoded in a postmodern era? Do anthropological ethics have to be re-thought each generation as the conditions of the discipline change, and as choices collide with moral alternatives? The Ethics of Anthropology looks at some of these crucial issues as they reflect on researcher relations, privacy, authority, secrecy and ownership of knowledge. Showing how the topic of ethics goes to the heart of anthropology, it raises the controversial question of why - and for whom - the anthropological discipline functions.
Social and Cultural Anthropology by Call Number: GN316 .R37 2000eb (ebook)Social and Cultural Anthropology: The Key Concepts is the ideal introduction to this discipline, defining and discussing its central terms with clarity and authority. Each entry is accompanied by extensive cross-referencing and an invaluable list of suggestions for further reading, making this a superb reference resource for anyone studying or teaching anthropology.
The Anthropology of Space and Place by Call Number: GF50 .A55 2003 (Main: 2nd Floor Circulation)The Anthropology of Space and Place: Locating Culture is an unprecedented collection of key anthropological articles that illustrate how the conceptual and material dimensions of space are central to the production of social life.
