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Anthropology

ProQuest builds and curates comprehensive, multimedia resources for the study of anthropology, including the largest collection of ethnographic videos and previously unpublished archival field materials. Content is presented on a multimedia platform that reflects the integrated methods of field research, through linking and cross-searchability of text, audiovisual, and archival primary sources. 


Resources work in tandem to bring the fieldwork process to life by juxtaposing original fieldwork with subsequent published ethnographies, as well as follow up studies and visual ethnographies that span a century.

A wide range of digital resources for the study of anthropology in a variety of content types including archives, manuscripts, video, audio, encompass foundational ethnographic research, historical field recordings, and A wide range of digital resources for the study of anthropology, including archives, manuscripts, video, and audio, encompass foundational ethnographic research, historical field recordings, and visual anthropology materials. These resources are carefully curated to support both academic research and classroom learning.

 

  • Archive and Manuscript Collections provide essential fieldwork materials, preserving significant research and making it accessible for modern study.
  • Printed Works combine classic and contemporary ethnographic texts, offering comprehensive studies and key publications in the field.
  • Video Resources offer visual anthropology content, including ethnographic films, field footage, and documentaries that are crucial for understanding cultural practices and communities.
  • Audio Resources include rare field recordings and ethnographic sound archives, providing rich, historical perspectives on music and culture.
  • Teaching Support is integrated into video collections, offering curriculum-aligned materials and resources designed to aid the teaching of anthropology concepts such as cultural identity, gender, and belief systems.

ProQuest One Anthropology provides:

LibGuide 

See an overview of the database with links to guides, tutorials, and more. Visit the Libguide.

 


Featured Collections

ProQuest One Anthropology

The largest collection of ethnographic primary sources supporting students’ firsthand engagement with...

Anthropology Online

Anthropology Online brings together a wide range of published ethnographies, seminal texts, memoirs, contemporary...

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