LibGuides: Anthropology: Anthroplogy Reference

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Anthropology Encyclopedias

Cambridge Encyclopedia of Anthropology
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Anthropology is a growing, open-access encyclopedia focusing on the subject of anthropology and its various subsets, such as archaeology, linguistics, and politics and economics. .

OER Textbooks

Becoming Human: How Evolution Made Us
Becoming Human is a fast-paced, irreverent introduction to evolutionary theory, especially human origins. The book is based on the Open2Study MOOC, 'Becoming Human,' created by Dr. Greg Downey and Open Universities Australia.
Perspectives: An Open Invitation to Cultural Anthropology - 2nd Edition
Second Edition of an open-education textbook from professors at Baltimore County Community College. Each author has written a chapter based off of their own experiences in the anthropological field.
The Art of Being Human: A Textbook for Cultural Anthropology
This is an open-source textbook by the Kansas State University anthropology professor Michael Wesch that was published in 2018. The textbook covers the scientific aspects of anthropology and the author's experience of working in the field.
Introduction to Anthropology-OpenStax
The open-educational textbook is an introductory look at the history of anthropology and how the field is evolving. The text has a significant discussion of efforts to make the field more diverse.

Lakeland Library Catalog

OhioLINK Catalog

Anthropology Dictionaries

Concise Dictionary of Social and Cultural Anthropology by Mike Morris
ISBN: 9781444366983
Publication Date: 2012-03-19
Practical and accessible, this dictionary is designed to enlighten those newly engaged in anthropological study or seeking a quick guide to the field. Fills a need for a beginner s pocket guide to the far-reaching and complex field of anthropology, including over 800 detailed entries and the intellectual background of terms Written in plain, jargon-free language, for readers without extensive background in the field

OER Websites

Palomar Community College Anthropology Tutorial
Anthropology tutorials created by Dr. Dennis O'Neil at Palomar College, San Marcos which cover topics in both Physical and Cultural Anthropology.
CNX Free Anthropology Videos
Free Anthropology videos from the OpenStax website covering a wide range of subjects within the field that can be used for online or in-person classes as reference materials.

OhioLink Electronic Book Center

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Thousands of e-books covering the humanities, sciences and social sciences. Collections include scholarly and reference e-books and the American and English literature collection.

Videos

OER Lesson Resources

MIT OpenCourseware War and American Society
This is a lesson plan used for the subject of the impact of wars on American society.
Academic Earth-Anthropology
This course from Academic Earth discusses the specializations, degree types, and career paths a degree in anthropology can have for a student.
Cultural & Social Anthropology: Arizona State University
Intro to Cultural & Social Anthropology (ASB 102) explores principles of cultural and social anthropology, with illustrative materials from a variety of cultures. Come examine the nature of culture through social, political, and economic systems and study religious, aesthetic, and linguistic traits.
World Ethnography
The resource examines classic and contemporary ethnographies from different cultural areas of the world from an anthropological perspective. Considers the impact of ethnocentrism and other forms of cultural bias on individuals or societies. Covers the process of enculturation and how it impacts the development of cultural identity in different societies. Explores anthropologists' roles in the field as advocates and activists as well as scientific observers."