Bryan/Gruhn Archaeology Collection
The Bryan/Gruhn Archaeology Collection in the UAlberta Department of Anthropology contains more than 10,000 prehistoric and historic objects from around the world. Artifacts include stone tools, pottery, faunal and botanical remains, and other items which help us to understand the role of material culture in past societies.
Notable artifacts include:
- Bryan/Gruhn Collection of lithic and pottery artifacts from North and South America
- Paleolithic and Neolithic artifacts collected by Henri-Marc Ami in the early 20th century
- More than 2,000 stone artifacts produced through modern experiments by researchers, including Robson Bonnichsen, David Young and Don Crabtree
You can access digital images of the collection through the University of Alberta Library's Educational Resource Repository
Get Background Information & Identify Search Terms
Get familiar with your topic by researching in general anthropology resources, including:
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21st Century Anthropology Highlights the most important topics, issues, questions, and debates in the field of anthropology. This two-volume set provides undergraduate majors with an authoritative reference source that serves their research needs with more detailed information than encyclopedia entries but in a clear, accessible style, devoid of jargon, unnecessary detail or density.
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Theory in Social and Cultural Anthropology Social and cultural anthropology and archaeology are rich subjects with deep connections in the social and physical sciences. Over the past 150 years, the subject matter and different theoretical perspectives have expanded so greatly that no single individual can command all of it. Consequently, both advanced students and professionals may be confronted with theoretical positions and names of theorists with whom they are only partially familiar, if they have heard of them at all. Students, in particular, are likely to turn to the web to find quick background information on theorists and theories. However, most web-based information is inaccurate and/or lacks depth. Theory in social and Cultural Anthropology is a miuch-needed source providing quick overviews of key theories and theorists within the field.
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Encyclopedia of Social and Cultural Anthropology This encyclopedia provides description and analysis of the terms, concepts and issues of social and cultural anthropology. International in authorship and coverage, this accessible work is fully indexed and cross-referenced.
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International Encyclopedia of Social and Behavioral Sciences Fully revised and updated, the second edition of the International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences, first published in 2001, offers a source of social and behavioral sciences reference material that is broader and deeper than any other. Available in both print and online editions, it comprises over 3,900 articles, commissioned by 71 Section Editors, and includes 90,000 bibliographic references as well as comprehensive name and subject indexes. Provides authoritative, foundational, interdisciplinary knowledge across the wide range of behavioral and social sciences fields Discusses history, current trends and future directions Topics are cross-referenced with related topics and each article highlights further reading
Interdisciplinary Article Databases
Sub-discipline Specific Tips & Tools
Below are some databases useful specifically for archaeology:
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Below are some databases useful specifically for biological/physical anthropology:
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Below are some databases useful specifically for linguistic anthropology:
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Looking for Ethnographies?
Ethnographies can be difficult to locate using library search tools.
Here are some tips for searching for them:
- Library catalogues sometimes use the term ethnology, to refer to ethnographies
- Identify the correct name of the group you are researching.
- For example, the library catalogue uses Wyandot Indians instead of Huron Indians
- Combine this search with either "Social life and customs" or "case studies"
- You can also find many ethnographies here:
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