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Background information provides basic facts, history, descriptions and concepts about your topic. Use only the information that you find useful in starting your research. You can always return to your sources if you need more in-depth information as you get deeper into your research topic.
Credo Resources
Credo Reference is a database that collects lots of different reference sources (like dictionaries or encyclopedias) all in one place, which makes it a great place to start for gathering general or background information on your topic. Listed below are several specific anthropology-related Credo Reference guides and sources.
- Anthropology: Topic PageA hub page for all of the thousands of Credo Reference entries about anthropology.
- Encyclopedia of Social and Cultural AnthopologyProvides a unique guide to the ideas, arguments and history of the discipline, combining anthropological theory and ethnography.
- Biographical Dictionary of AnthropologistsThis biographical dictionary provides information on 322 men and women who have made or are making significant contributions in the field of anthropology. A short biography highlights each persons professional and private background and detailed analysis of the theories or approaches that each contributed to his or her individual field and a guide to their major published works are provided.
- Encyclopedia of the American Indian in the Twentieth CenturyThe story of American Indians in the 20th century is an inspiring tale of survival and rebirth from the depths of defeat. At the dawn of the 20th century, the Indian was seen by non-Indians as the "Vanishing Red Man," a symbol of nostalgia, a figure of the past with no future. Yet not only have American Indians adapted and survived, but they have brought their talents and unique cultural perspectives to many fields.
Related Fields in Credo
- EthnographyA hub page for the Credo Reference entries about ethnography.
- Ancient HistoryA hub page for the Credo Reference entries about ancient history.
- Cultural StudiesA hub page for the Credo Reference entries about cultural studies.