Atlases
377 Past worlds: HarperCollins atlas of archaeology. 319p. Borders Press in association with HarperCollins, 2001.
ISBN 0723010056. $
912 G1046
This is a reprint of Past worlds: The Times atlas of archaeology, originally published in 1988 and last revised in 1991. Despite its age, this is still a very useful reference book. The introductory chapter focuses on understanding archaeological meth- ods and techniques. The atlas covers early human origins, the agricultural revolution, the first cit- ies, empires of the old world, the new world, and the modern world to 1800. Text and photographs enhance understanding of the well-drawn maps. A glossary, bibliography, and a comprehensive index are available.
378 Student atlas of anthropology. John Logan Allen and Audrey Shalinsky.
178p. McGraw-Hill, 2004. ISBN 0072889853. $
301 G1046
Though intended for students, this atlas of anthro- pology provides information for anyone interested in the topic of anthropology. The atlas is divided into eight sections. Part 1 deals with world patterns or the environmental dimensions of anthropology and provides global views of topics, such as annual precipitation and temperatures. Part 2 covers physi- cal anthropology and includes maps of the evolu- tion of primates and the origins and distribution of Homo sapiens. Part 3 focuses on archaeology, and examples in this section include maps of ancient civ- ilizations and mound-builder sites of eastern North America. Part 4 is titled “Linguistic Anthropology”
and contains world languages and languages of vari- ous regions. Part 5, “Cultural Anthropology,” is the largest section and covers demographics, economy, human society, and political systems. Part 6 covers the changing world and looks at global air pollution, pollution of the oceans, and loss of biodiversity. Part 7 focuses on world regions, including the physical features and political divisions of various geographic areas. Part 8 is a geographic index to approximately 1,500 names of cities, states, countries, rivers, lakes, mountain ranges, oceans, capes, bays, and other geo- graphic features. A list of sources is also available.
Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
379 Biographical dictionary of social and cultural anthropology. Vered Amit. 613p. Routledge, 2004.
ISBN 0415223792. $$
301 GN20
Presents biographical information about approxi- mately 600 individuals (most still living) whose work has helped to shape social and cultural anthro- pology. Entries are arranged alphabetically by last name and include birth and death (if applicable) information, a general overview of the individual’s work, educational credentials, fieldwork, and key publications. Most included individuals hail from such English-speaking nations as Britain and the United States; however, a few individuals are from other countries, for example, Mexico, France, and India. Multiple indexes accompany the work, includ- ing an index of interests, an index of institutions, an index of names, and an index of concepts.
380 The concise Oxford dictionary of archaeology. Timothy Darvill.
506p. Oxford Univ. Pr., 2003.
ISBN 0192800051. $$
930.1 CC70
This one-volume resource contains more than 4,000 brief definitions of archaeological terms.
Each term is coded by type, such as artifact, bio- graphical, legal term, slang, and so forth. Also included is a quick reference section with lists of archaeological conventions, a timeline of cultural phases, and a list of Egyptian rulers and Roman empires.
381 Encyclopedia of anthropology.
H. James Birx, ed. 5v. Sage, 2006.
ISBN 0761930299. $$$
301 GN11
This colorfully illustrated five-volume resource is the first comprehensive international encyclopedia of anthropology. Written in clear, nonscholarly language, this resource includes more than 1,000 alphabetically arranged articles on topics in physi- cal anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropol- ogy, linguistics, and applied anthropology. Each volume includes a chronology of important events in anthropology, a conversion chart, an alphabeti- cal list of entries, and a readers’ guide that classi- fies included articles under broad categories, such as applied anthropology, archaeology, biography, evolution, and so forth. Volume 5 includes an extensive master bibliography and a comprehen- sive index.
382 Encyclopedia of archaeology: History and discoveries. Tim Murray, ed. 3v.
ABC-CLIO, 2001. ISBN 1576071987. $$
930.1 CC100
Companion text to Encyclopedia of archaeology: The great archaeologists, this three-volume set covers the history and discoveries of archaeology. Included are approximately 500 articles on sites, events, coun- tries, institutions, and major individuals. Although this title takes a more topical approach to archaeol- ogy, more than half of the entries are biographies.
Though the same individuals are covered, the biographies that are included are much shorter and contain far few bibliographic references. All entries include cross-references, bibliographic references, and in some cases, such illustrations as maps, pho- tographs, or drawings. Volume 3 includes a glos- sary and an extensive index.
383 Encyclopedia of archaeology: The great archaeologists. Tim Murray, ed. 2v. ABC-CLIO, 1999. ISBN 1576071995. $$
930.1 CC110
Intended as a companion text to Encyclopedia of archaeology: History and discoveries, this two-volume set contains fifty-eight biographies of prominent archaeologists. Though these same biographies are included in the other title, each individual gets greater coverage in this reference. Each entry dis- cusses the life and contributions of the individual, focusing on his or her role in the development of archaeology as a discipline. An extensive list of primary and secondary references is included with each article. Entries are presented chronologically by birth year, starting with William Camden, who was born in 1551. An alphabetically arranged list of individuals is provided in each volume. Volume 2 includes an essay on writing archaeological biog- raphy along with a glossary and index. A number of illustrations are included throughout the text.
384 Encyclopedia of historical archaeology.
Charles E. Orser, ed. 607p. Routledge, 2002. ISBN 0415215447. $$
930.1 CC77
This volume includes more than 370 articles on topics in historical archaeology, a rapidly grow- ing field within archaeology. The work attempts to balance the two different definitions of histori- cal archaeology, one that focuses on history and another that focuses on anthropology. Entries cover geographic sites, concepts, and issues as well as research methods used in historical archaeol- ogy. Most entries include a bibliography for further reading and cross-references. A comprehensive index is also available.
385 Encyclopedia of social and cultural anthropology. Alan Barnard and Jonathan Spencer, eds. 658p. Routledge, 2002. ISBN 0415285585 (pbk.). $
305.8003 GN307
Originally published in 1996, this useful reference (now in paperback) contains more than 230 entries on the major ideas, arguments, and history of social and cultural anthropology. Entries are arranged alphabetically and include cross-references and a bib- liography for further reading. Examples of included topics are ancestors, cannibalism, ethnicity, migra- tion, and ritual. Also included is an appendix with biographical profiles of some 200 important figures
in the history of anthropology. A glossary of 600- plus key terms and ideas is also available. Separate name, people and places, and subject indexes pro- vide easy access to included topics.
386 The Greenwood encyclopedia of world folklore and folklife. William M. Clements, ed.; Thomas A. Green, advisory ed. 4v. Greenwood, 2006.
ISBN 0313328471. $$
398 GR35
Intended for students, scholars, and general read- ers, this four-volume work contains more than 200 entries written by an international team of folklor- ists. Each volume focuses on folklore cultures within a specific geographic area. Volume 1 starts off with 39 short essays on various processes, research tools, social and intellectual movements, and concepts that provide a basis for understanding folklore. Following these essays, volume 1 covers Africa, Australia, and Oceania. Volume 2 covers Southeast Asia, India, Central and East Asia, and the Middle East. Volume 3 includes Europe, and volume 4 covers North and South America. A typical entry contains geogra- phy and history, religion and ritual, oral traditions, song, dance, music, arts and crafts, challenges to the modern world, and a list of folklore studies of that region. A bibliography is included with each entry, and many entries include such illustrations as maps, photographs and drawings. Volume 4 contains a glossary of key terms, and a cumulative index is included at the end of each volume.
Handbooks
387 The Oxford companion to archaeology.
Brian M. Fagan, ed. in chief; Charlotte Beck et al., eds. 844p. Oxford Univ. Pr., 1996. ISBN 0195076184. $
930.1 CC70
This one-volume resource provides a wealth of information on the topic of archaeology. Included are more than 700 alphabetically arranged entries on various topics ranging from geographic areas, such as Greece, Egypt, China, and so forth, to biographical entries, such as Gertrude Bell and Max Uhle. Interesting topical entries include the Similaun man (aka Ice man), the domestications of the camel, Egyptian hieroglyphics, and the Mayan calendar. Each entry includes cross-references and bibliographic references. Maps, timelines, and a comprehensive index are also included.