duPont Library: Anthropology 301: American Culture: More Resources

Resources on the Web

American Anthropological Association
The AAA is the largest professional association in the field of anthropology. The web site offers a great deal of information about the association, its activities and the field of anthropology in general. Of particular note is the "Resources" portion of the AAA site.
American Folklife Center
From the Library of Congress, this site pulls together a vast number of resources in the areas of folklore, anthropology, and related disciplines.
Annual Review of Anthropology
Each year, Annual Reviews brings together some of the most salient research in several fields, including anthropology.
National Anthropological Archives
From the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, the NAA offers many valuable resources to researchers. Particularly helpful are the Guides to Collections, where, among other things, one can also find a detailed listing of Web Sites for Anthropologists.
Library of Congress Digital Collections
Primary source collections of American photos, images, letters, journals, and ephemera presented by Library of Congress.

Area Studies

eHRAF World Cultures
eHRAF World Cultures is an online cross-cultural and ethnographic database that contains descriptive information on all aspects of cultural and social life. The annually-growing eHRAF database is unique in that the information is organized by cultures and ethnic groups and every document is subject-indexed at the paragraph level, facilitating precise retrieval within documents.
The eHRAF World Cultures is an online cross-cultural and ethnographic database containing descriptive information on cultures (based on the Outline of World Cultures -OWC) and ethnic groups from around the world. eHRAF is unique because each culture contains a variety of documents (books, articles, and dissertations) that have been subject-indexed at the paragraph level by anthropologists according to HRAF’s comprehensive Outline of Cultural Materials (OCM). This feature extends search capability well beyond keyword searching, allowing for precise culture and subject retrieval, even in a foreign language. As an ethnographic database, eHRAF appeals to many academic disciplines in the social sciences, humanities, medicine, and any other area with an interest in cultural diversity.

America: History & Life
An index of literature covering the history and culture of the United States and Canada, from prehistory to the present. Has indexing for 1,700 journals from 1964 to present; also includes citations and links to book and media reviews. Strong English-language journal coverage is balanced by an international perspective on topics and events, including abstracts in English of articles published in more than 40 languages. Covers 1964 to present. Citations only with links to full text for some articles. Limited to 6 simultaneous users.
Sources are journal articles. Search interface is EBSCOHost.
European Views of the Americas: 1493 to 1750
A bibliography of printed records about the Americas written in Europe before 1750. It covers the history of European exploration as well as portrayals of Native American peoples. A wide range of subject areas are covered; from natural disasters to disease outbreaks and slavery. Citations only.
The database is derived from the seminal reference work European Americana: A Chronological Guide to Works Printed in Europe Relating to the Americas, 1493-1750. Commonly known as the Alden-Landis bibliography (after the co-editors John Alden and Dennis Landis), the reference work features works produced in Europe that make some mention of the discovery and emerging awareness of the Americas. The work is arranged in chronological order across six volumes. Search interface: EBSCOHost. (free database)

Films on Demand Link

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A web-based digital video delivery service. Offers more than 77,000 educational titles in dozens of subject areas. Special features allow users the ability to organize and bookmark clips, share playlists, and personalize folders. Includes the FMG Archival Films & Newsreels Collection.
Includes titles from Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian, BBC, and more.

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Anthropology 301: American Culture

Resources on the Web

Area Studies

Films on Demand Link

Sewanee Writing Center

Sewanee Center for Speaking and Listening