Archaeology
Encyclopedias and Dictionaries - Archaeology
Encyclopedias and Dictionaries are wonderful tools for locating background information on a topic and will often direct you to key books and articles on your subject.
The Library Search Box is a great resource for locating encyclopedia articles. Just limit your search results to Item Type "Reference Entries"
Digital Archaeology encyclopedias include:
- Companion encyclopedia of archaeologyIn twenty-six authoritative and clearly-written essays, this Companion explores the origins, aims, methods and problems of archaeology. Each essay is written by a scholar of international standing and illustrations complement the text.
- Oxford Art Online - Grove Art Onlinetext of key art reference works. Can limit search to image only
Key Print Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
Archaeological method and theory : an encyclopedia
CC75 .A723 2000 - Location
Archaeology in America: an encyclopedia (4 vols)
E 159.5 .A68 2009 - Location
Archaeology of ancient Mexico and Central America: an encyclopedia
F 1219 .A65 2001 - Location
Encyclopedia of Dubious Archaeology
CC 70 F43 2010 - Location
Encyclopedia of Underwater and Maritime Archaeology
CC 77 .U5 E53 1998 - Location
The Oxford encyclopedia of Archaeology in the Near East (5 vols)
DS 56 .O94 1997 - Location