Listed on this page are key reference books that provide a general overview of a topic or help identify synonyms, related terms, or basic data. These sources often include references and lists of further readings.
Theory in social and cultural anthropology: an encyclopedia
International encyclopedia of the social & behavioral sciences
Funk & Wagnalls standard dictionary of folklore, mythology and legend
Folklore: an encyclopedia of beliefs, customs, tales, music, and art
African American Folklore
The Folklore of World Holidays
Encyclopedia of folklore and literature
Encyclopedia of new religious movements
Encyclopedia of religion and society
Food, Feasts, and Faith : an encyclopedia of food culture in world religions
The woman's encyclopedia of myths and secrets
Encyclopedia of Russian & Slavic myth and legend
Encyclopedia of African and African-American religions
The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion
The Religious Right
Encyclopedia of Native American religions: an introduction
The Routledge Handbook of Medical Anthropology
Shamanism: an encyclopedia of world beliefs, practices, and culture
Celebrating Life Customs Around the World: from baby showers to funerals
Encyclopedia of food and culture
American attitudes: who thinks what about the issues that shape our lives
The A-Z of Death and Dying
The Oxford companion to aboriginal art and culture
