Why books?
Why use books?
Books may be useful when...
1. You want coverage that is both broad and deep. Books can pull together various sources on a topic.
NOTE: If you need general information about a topic, find a General Reference resource using the tab on the left.
If being really up-to-date is essential, try finding articles.
Library of Congress Classification
The main call number section for Anthropology in the LC classification is GN:
- G - Geography (General)
GA - Mathematical Geography, Cartography
GB - Physical Geography
GC - Oceanography
GE - Environmental Sciences
GF - Human Ecology
GN - Anthropology, Ethnology, Ethnography
GR - Folklore
GT - Manners and Customs
GV - Sports and Recreation
Search the Catalog
Look for library books, e-books, or videos about your topic.
Search the Library Catalog
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NOTE: In general, books about sexuality and culture can be found on the library shelves in the following sections: HQ 19-64 Sexuality |
Tips for seaching the catalog:
- Use simple words or phrases.
- Find books at a specific campus. Click here:
. - Request books. Click here:
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eBook Collections
- ProQuest Ebook Central This link opens in a new windowElectronic books on a variety of subjects. Search for titles using the Library catalog, or use the ebrary interface.
- ABC-CLIO This link opens in a new windowE-books related to cultural studies, pop culture, and American history. Search for titles using Library catalog or browse all titles using ABC-Clio interface.
- Gale Virtual Reference Library (formerly Gale ebooks) This link opens in a new window
Ethnographies: Books that observe one culture
Use this series title Case studies in cultural anthropology to find books about various cultures.
Use this series title Heritage library of African peoples to find books about African cultures
Keywords & Subject Headings
Search for information using keywords and subject headings. Some suggested keywords specific to gender, sexuality, and cultural studies are below. Click on the links to search these topics in the catalog.
Hint: You can use the same keywords to find articles in our periodical databases.
Google E-books
If you can't find a specific book in the library, try searching Google's ebook collection. It sometimes offers previews or full access to various ebooks online.
- Google BooksHas book previews and full views of select books. Search for a topic and use the Advanced Search to limit to titles with "Full View Only".