LibGuides: Anthropology and Archaeology: Electronic Reference Sources

Reference Works

Reference sources provide background information to your topic. These are high-quality, subject-specific reference tools that the Library pays for or are links to Government of Canada websites.

Electronic Reference Tools

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Encyclopedia of Anthropology
This five-volume Encyclopedia of Anthropology is a unique collection of over 1,000 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 250 internationally renowned experts, professors, and scholars from some of the most distinguished museums, universities, and institutes in the world. Special attention is given to human evolution, primate behavior, genetics, ancient civilizations, sociocultural theories, and the value of human language for symbolic communication.
Atlas of Canada
Contains Geographical, Topical, Economic, Demographic, Physical and Issue Maps related to Canada.
Canadian Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia Articles related to Canada, including Canadian History