Anthropology: Web Sites

Anthropology Web Sites

General

• American Anthropological Association: Founded in 1902, the American Anthropological Association (AAA) is the world's largest organization of individuals interested in anthropology.  An excellent website with many instructional subsections.  
• Anthropology Tutorials: Introductions to various subjects within physical and cultural anthropology: language and culture, evolution theory, human blood, etc.. Subjects include introductions, discussion, related internet sites, a glossary of terms and bibliography.
• Experience Rich Anthropology: case studies
• Archaeological Program which includes the National Archaeological Database from the National Park Service.  Your faculty recommends the Kennewick Man section.
• Anthropological Research and the Freedom of Information Act: Why and how to use the FOIA for anthropological research for information.
• The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA):"...provides a process for museums and Federal agencies to return certain Native American cultural items -- human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony - to lineal descendants, culturally affiliated Indian tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations."
• Bibliographies For Anthropological Research: Bibliographies on subjects like dating techniques, regional information, linguistics, gender, human origins, and lithic studies.
• Voice of the Shuttle: Anthropology Page: Hub for resources in anthropology: general resources, courses, journals, departments and programs, listserves and newsgroups, and conferences.

 

   Physical Anthropology

•  American Association of Physical Anthropologists
• Anatomy Tables: Biological Anthropology Resources  

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   Cultural Anthropology

• Kinship and Social Organization: An Interactive Tutorial
• Mesoweb: Includes information on Mesoamerican sculpture, human sacrifice, and Mayan preservation. Has information on Mayan field site Palenque.
• Precolumbian Art Research Institute
• FAMSI (Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies, Inc.)
• Native Tech: Native American technology and art

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   Archaeology & Fieldwork

• Society for American Archaeology
• Archaeology Data Service:  from the University of York
• Maya Ruins.com: photos of archaeological sites from Central America
• Mesoamerican Archaeology WWW Page:
• A Chronological Table of Mesoamerican Archaeology 
• Archaeology Channel 

 

  Linguistic Anthropology

•    Society for Linguistic Anthropology 
         Journal of Linguistic Anthropology
• Neuroanthropology covers and did a contest on best blogs, several entries involved linguistic anthropology
• Language and Gender a journal edited by a linguistic anthropologist

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 Forensics

  Organizations

• American Academy of Forensic Sciences
• American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
• American Board of Forensic Document Examiners
• American Board of Forensic Odontology
• American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors
• Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners
• Canadian Society of Forensic Science
• The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences from the UK
• International Association for Identification
• International Association of Forensic Toxicologists
• Society of Forensic Toxicologists  

E-Journals, databases, and handbooks

• Crime and Clues: The Art and Science of Criminal Investigation

Discipline

• Forensic Dentistry Online

Museums & Exhibitions

• National Museum of the American Indian
• Peabody Museum at Harvard: archaeology and ethnology exhibits, publications, and a summary of collections from around the world
• Field Museum of Natural History

  Journals

• Journal of Current Archaeology
• Archaeology Magazine: from the Archaeological Institute of America
• Internet Archaeology: free, open access, peer-reviewed e-Journal

   Minnesota

• Minnesota Archaeological Society: active group that is also seeking volunteers
• Minnesota Prehistory: Has information on archaeology in Minnesota, including bio sketches of several archaeologists. Includes information on Minnesota laws concerning archaeology. Other topics include taxonomy, sites, and technology of prehistoric Minnesotans.
• Minnesota Historical Society Archaeology: Has information on excavations, rock art, public and industrial archaeology, and educational resources. Sites includes links.

 

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