Anthropology Research Guide: Websites

The AFC is home to one of the world's largest ethnographic archives, with over 6.5 million items. The center includes the Archive of Folk Culture, which was established in 1928 to store American folk music.

The guides to anthropological theories and approaches listed below have been prepared by graduate students of the University of Alabama under the direction of Dr. Michael D. Murphy.

From IWGIA, the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs, The Indigenous World is a collaborative effort between Indigenous and non-indigenous activists and scholars who voluntarily document and report on the situation of Indigenous Peoples’ rights.

Focuses on topics such as gender, education reform, economic development, land/property rights, and prevention of conflict/genocide, together with the key area of public participation.

European and American printed advertisements dating from 1790 to 1910. The majority of the collection are trade cards of the late nineteenth century.

The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.

Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions.

They also include audio and video clips from BBC archives.

List of links about a country geared toward legal researchers. Includes links to Constitutions and information about branches of government.

Background information about a country prepared by the U.S. Department of State.