Subject Headings for Anthropology
In libraries, subject headings are used to group like materials together.
Books or movies on a similar topic are assigned the same descriptive word(s) so that all of the material on that topic can be discovered quickly.
Searching with a subject heading in the library's catalog will create a list of all the material available on that subject.
Click on any of the subject headings below to search the library catalog for books & films on that topic.
- Rites and ceremonies (browse by sub-heading) This subdivision is used with geographical places. Pick the subject heading that best matches your topic.
Google Books
Google Books is worthwhile to look for early imprints of ethnographic and linguistic studies. Do try one of the following examples to see how it works. For example,
stonehenge and map
yoruba language
iroquois and phonology or language
Try it here in this search box!