Provides a range of resources for finding information on a variety of sub-fields within anthropology such as visual anthropology, ethnomusicology, linguistics, and archaeology. Also lists various professional organizations in the discipline.

Provides theoretical perspectives concerning varied concepts such as belief, mythology, gender, kinship, economics, colonialism, postmodernism, essentialism, and cognition.

10 volumes. Each volume is continent specific and is arranged alphabetically by ethnic group. Entries are divided into categories containing information on history and cultural relations, settlements, kinship, economy, marriage and family, and social organization.

Explains theories, methodologies, and current issues within the discipline of cultural anthropology.
4 vols.

22 volumes. A helpful source for orienting the researcher to the many diverse cultures of the world. Includes maps and color photographs.

Describes matters such as genocide, colonialism, capitalism, and acculturation in order to examine the position of contemporary hunter gatherer societies.