Core databases for finding articles in this subject area.
Anthropological Index Online
     
Searchable index of article citations from anthropology journals at the British Museum's Anthropology Library. Includes major
titles from all over the world such as Annual Review of Anthropology, Anthropology Today, Ethnology, and Journal of Material Culture.
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Related databases for finding articles in this subject area.
Academic Search Complete
  
Large multi-disciplinary database providing abstracts and select full text of scholarly and popular publications in a wide variety of subject disciplines, including art, literature, education, history, sociology, science, and engineering. Because of its broad subject and full text coverage, Academic Search Complete is a good starting point for research on virtually any topic.
Click here for a search tutorial
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ArticleFirst
Multidisciplinary database providing citations to articles from over 12,000 journals in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Access is only available at the Library. Contact the reference desk (718.982.4010) for details.
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ARTstor
ARTstor is a digital library of over one million images in the areas of art, architecture, the humanities, and social sciences with a set of tools to view, present, and manage images for research and teaching purposes. Faculty members may request "instructor privileges" which provide enhanced functionality, including the ability to create shared folders, instructor commentary, and personal collections. For further information about instructor privileges, contact Linda Roccos (718.982.4004).
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Cambridge Journals Online
Full text access to over 200 leading journals across the sciences, social sciences and humanities published by Cambridge
University Press. Note: the Library does not have full text access to all journals in the collection. Access the subscribed list here.
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CIAO: Columbia International Affairs Online
Find articles, conference proceedings, working papers, and policy briefs covering all aspects of global affairs and international relations. Also provides country data and teaching materials such as case studies and course packs of background readings.
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Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Social Science & Humanities
Part of the Web of Science, Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Social Science & Humanities provides citations to papers and proceedings of social science and humanities conferences from 1990 to present.
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Country Studies
Descriptions and analyses of the social, economic, political, and military systems of countries throughout the world.
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County and City Data Books (GEOSTAT)
Online access to County and City Data Books from 1944 to 2000. Find population, income, health, and employment statistics for U.S. cities, counties, and states. Users can create customized data sets and printouts.
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Dissertation Abstracts
Citations to doctoral dissertations written in the U.S. and Canada since 1861 and dissertations from around the world since 1988. Coverage of master's theses begins in 1962. Abstracts of dissertations are available from 1980 and abstracts of theses from 1988. Access is only available at the Library. Contact the reference desk (718.982.4010) for details.
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EbscoHost Databases
Databases available through EBSCOhost such as Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, PsycInfo, and ERIC. Search databases individually or simultaneously.
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Ethnic Newswatch
Full text newspapers, magazines, and journals of the ethnic and minority press. Covers of a wide spectrum of ethnic viewpoints, including African-American, Jewish, Latino, Native-American, and Asian-American publications.
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Facts on International Relations and Security Trends (FIRST)
Search country profiles to find statistics and data on armed forces, weapons production, military expenditures, government, human rights, and population.
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Gale Virtual Reference Library
Digital reference collection containing over 400 full text encyclopedias, almanacs, handbooks, and specialized reference books. Search all titles or browse titles by subject.
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Humanities Full Text
Abstracts of scholarly literature in the humanities published since 1984. Full text is available for select content published
after 1994. Subjects covered include archaeology, history, philosophy, religion, art, music, literature, and film.
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ICPSR: Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research
Archive of social science data compiled by the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research. Data covers a
broad range of topics, including political science, economics, sociology, health, and education. Data sets are accompanied by
a description of the scope, methodology, dates, and geographic coverage of the study and can be easily exported to
statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, and Stata.
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In the First Person
Index to letters, diaries, oral histories, memoirs, and autobiographies of over 18,000 individuals found in archival
repositories and other scholarly collections. Provides citations and in some cases links to full text, audio, and video files
that are freely available on the web (access to some texts requires a subscription).
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Infoshare
Find population, health, and socio-economic data for New York City neighborhoods. View the demographic profile of a specific area or create comparison charts for two or more areas.
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JSTOR
Full text access to complete back runs of scholarly journals across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Journal
coverage begins with the first issue but does not include the last 3-5 years. Users can search across the entire database or
limit their search to journals in specific subject disciplines.
Click here for a search tutorial
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Lexis-Nexis Academic
Full text access to a wide range of news, business, and legal information. News resources include major U.S. and world
newspapers and magazines, TV and radio transcripts, newswires, and blogs. Business resources include industry and market
news, company profiles and SEC filings, and country profiles and business conditions. Legal resources include law reviews and
journals, U.S. case law, codes and statutes.
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NetLibrary
Access to nearly 5,000 full text e-books across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Find full text scholarly and reference books in a variety of subjects, including business, economics, computer science, history, political science, art, literature, and science. [NOTE: PDF browser plug-in required for Mac users].
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Population Index
Citations to the world's demographic and population literature from 1986 - 2000, including books, articles, working papers, dissertations, and data files. Search by author, subject, region, or keyword. Back issues of the index from 1937 - 1999 are available thru JSTOR
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Project MUSE
Full-text articles from scholarly journals in the humanities, arts, and social sciences primarily covering the fields of literature, history, cultural studies, political science, religion, and the arts.
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Social Explorer
Historical U.S. census data from 1790 to 2000. Use interactive maps to analyze changing demographic characteristics in U.S. states, counties, or tracts and generate statistical reports.
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Social Science Citation Index
Part of the Web of Science, Social Science Citation Index provides citations to journal articles in the social sciences, including anthropology, education, history, library science, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, and women's studies.
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Social Sciences Full Text
Abstracts and select full text of articles in sociology, psychology, anthropology, geography, economics, political science, and law. Print edition [1965-1994] located in Periodical Indexes, 2nd Floor West.
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SocIndex FT
Citations and select full text of scholarly articles, books, and conference papers in sociology. Topics covered include criminology, ethnic & racial studies, gender studies, marriage & family, political sociology, social psychology, social work, sociological theory, substance abuse, violence, and urban studies.
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World Factbook
U.S. government profiles of countries and territories around the world. Information on geography, people, government, transportation, economy, communications, and military. Print edition available at the Reference Desk [Call Number: G122.U56a 2001].
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Resources freely available on the Internet.
American Anthropologist Association
Website of the American Anthropologist Association. It contains information on Association meeting, publications and resources for Anthropologists including a listing of job opportunities and a very extensive and useful Links page.
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American Association of Physical Anthropologists
Website of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists. The site provides information on Careers in Physical Anthropology , Graduate Programs , Meetings dealing with physical Anthropology, and Funding Opportunities (including student prizes).
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Anthropology Resources on the Internet
A wonderful and useful directory of internet resources dealing with Anthropology and archeology. Includes links to Museums, Research Institutions and University Departments
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Anthropology Review Database
The Anthropology Review Database provides a searchable database of reviews on monographs both new and old being published in anthropology. It is a great site for anthropologist looking for literature on a topic or to see who is also working on a specific topic or field.
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Archaeological Institute of America
Website of the Archeological Institute of America ?North America's oldest and largest archaeological organization?. Site includes information on the organization as well as links to fieldwork opportunities and local chapters.
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National Anthropological Archives
The website to the National Anthropological Archives, a truly extensive and impressive collection, ?The National Anthropological Archives and Human Studies Film Archives collect and preserve historical and contemporary anthropological materials that document the world's cultures and the history of the discipline.?(from website). Includes Finding guides, online exhibits and links to other resources valuable to anthropologists.
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Royal Anthropological Institute
rom website ?The Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland (RAI) is the world's longest-established scholarly association dedicated to the furtherance of anthropology (the study of humankind) in its broadest and most inclusive sense.? Links to publications, funding opportunities and general information regarding the society and anthropology are provided.
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Society for American Archaeology
Website for the Society for American Archeology, a very important site for those interested in Archeology. It has links about the society and education open to the public. Members have access to a very good section on Careers, Opportunities, & Jobs in Archaeology .
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World Council of Anthropology Associations
From the website ? The World Council of Anthropological Associations (WCAA) is a network of national and international associations that aims to promote worldwide communication and cooperation in anthropology.? It has a very extensive Links page.
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Guides for conducting research, writing papers, citing sources, and creating bibliographies.
American Anthropologist Association Style guide
American Anthropologist Association Style guide
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Web sites hosted by federal, state, or city governments.
American Memory
Digital collection of historical materials from the Library Congress. Includes a variety of manuscripts, pamphlets, images, audio and video recordings, maps, and sheet music that document U.S. history and culture. Users can search across all collections or browse by topic.
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U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics
The U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics is the United States' primary source for criminal justice statistics.
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Official U.S. economic data from the Department of Labor related to topics such as employment, wages, prices, and inflation.
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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau covering births, deaths, education, employment, income, housing, and much more.
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U.S. Congressional Directory
Official directory of the U.S. Congress containing biographical and contact information for each member of the Senate and House from 1997 - present. Also lists officials of the courts, military establishments, and other Federal departments and agencies, governors of states and territories, foreign diplomats, and members of the press, radio, and television galleries.
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U.S. Department of State - Background Notes
U.S. Department of State - Background Notes
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U.S. Department of State - Countries
U.S. Department of State - Countries
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U.S. Department of State - Travel and Business
U.S. Department of State - Travel and Business
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U.S. Federal Statistics
Portal to U.S. Federal Statistics
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U.S. Statistical Abstract
The Statistical Abstract of the United States contains a collection of statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States. Selected international data are also included. The Abstract is also a Guide to Sources of other data from the Census Bureau, other Federal agencies, and private organizations.
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United Nations
Portal to information about the United Nations and international issues. Includes UN reports, resolutions, meeting records, and press releases.
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