Encyclopedia of Anthropology
FIVE-VOLUME SET
- H. James Birx - Canisius College and State University of New York at Geneseo
Anthropology & Archaeology (General)
`The Encyclopedia of Anthropology is a
magnificent achievement. It's intelligent, it doesn't shrink from the tough issues, it's very user-friendly and beautifully produced. I really hope it will have a long life as a valued reference work. It certainly deserves to' - The Open Society
The Encyclopedia of Anthropology is a unique collection of over 1200 entries that focuses on topics in physical anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistics and applied anthropology. Also included are relevant articles on geology, paleontology, biology, evolution, sociology, psychology, philosophy and theology.
The contributions are authored by over 300 internationally renowned experts, professors and scholars from some of the most distinguished museums, universities and institutes in the world.
This groundbreaking Encyclopedia is a must-have reference work for any library with collections in anthropology, as well as the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities.
It provides students, academics and a wide range of interested readers with a greater understanding of, and deeper appreciation for, those facts, concepts, methods, hypotheses and perspectives that make up modern anthropology and related disciplines.
Key themes include:
Applied Anthropology
Archaeology
Biological Anthropology
Biology
Cultural Anthropology
Evolution
Geology
Linguistics
Paleontology
Philosophy
Physical Anthropology
Psychology
Social Anthropology
Sociology
Theology
Theoretical Frameworks
"This resource is highly recommended for all academic libraries and any other library with patrons interested in anthropology."
