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Selected Reference Books in Butler Library:
    American Folklore: An Encyclopedia
    A comprehensive collection of North American and Canadian folklore, including immigration folklore, African American folklore, occupational folklore, and folklore genres.
    Ref GR 101 A54 1996

    Encyclopedia of Archaeology: History and Discoveries
    This three-volume collection highlights the significant histories, theories, and philosophies in archaeology, with biographical information on major archaeologists and antiquarians.
    Ref CC 100 E54 2001

    Encyclopedia of Cultural Anthropology
    A four-volume collection with over 300 entries of interest within cultural anthropology and guides to further readings.
    Ref GN 307 E52 1996

    Encyclopedia of Evolution
    This single-volume guide to theories and events in evolution contains cross-references to related entries and additional suggested readings.
    Ref GN 281 M53 1990

    Encyclopedia of Human Evolution and Prehistory
    This volume contains over 1,200 topical headings with suggestions for further reading. It contains a summary list of all major subject areas and the August 18, 2008rimates.
    Ref GN 281 E53 1988

    Encyclopedia of Native American Religions: An Introduction
    Introductory overviews of religious beliefs, practices, and histories of Native peoples in the United States and Canada. Includes an extensive bibliography and an excellent subject index.
    Ref E98.R3 H73 2000

    Encyclopedia of Social and Cultural Anthropology
    Contains over 200 entries, a biographical section with influential figures in anthropology, and a glossary of technical terms.
    Ref GN 307 E525 1996

    Encyclopedia of Urban Legends
    Provides an introduction to the scholarly side of urban legend stories with hundreds of entries on individual modern legends.
    Ref GR105.34 .B78 2001

    Encyclopedia of World Cultures
    This 10-volume encyclopedia is ordered by geographical world regions. Each volume contains summaries, maps, glossaries, and indexes of alternative names and terms.
    Ref GN 307 E53 1991

    Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Beliefs, Customs, Tales, Music, and Art
    This two-volume comprehensive collection includes entries on forms and methods of inquiry, analysis, and study in folklore, along with a list of additional references to consult.
    Ref GR 35 F63 1997

    The Folklore of American Holidays
    A compilation of information on over 140 American customs and festivals.
    Ref GT4803 .F65 1999

    The Gale Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes
    A four-volume source presenting historical, cultural, and current information on nearly 400 Native groups within 13 geographic regions.
    Ref E77 G15 1998

    History of Physical Anthropology
    This two-volume collection surveys and summarizes the complex discipline, sub-disciplines and theoretical issues of physical anthropology.
    Ref GN 50.3 H57 1997

    World Atlas of Archeaology
    A collection of papers, photos, maps, diagrams, and other related information on the numerous civilizations that have existed, categorized by historic periods and geographic regions. Features a bibliography and glossary of terms.
    Ref G1046 E15 W6 1985

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