American Indian Studies: A Bibliographic Guide
| AUTHOR | White, Phillip; White, Phillip M. |
| PUBLISHER | Libraries Unlimited (04/15/1995) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
The increasing interest in American Indians-their histories, cultures, and contemporary concerns-and the enormous quantity of material published on the subject in recent years have precipitated the need for this research guide. Focusing on Native Americans in the United States, Canada, and Alaska, this work follows a teacher/librarian's approach to locating and using major sources for information and research. It covers directories, handbooks, encyclopedias, bibliographies, biographical sources, periodicals, government publications, periodical indexes, and computer databases for research. Extensive coverage of electronic resources gives researchers many venues for rapid access to the literature in a variety of subject fields that pertain to American Indians. An important research tool for librarians, college students, and other researchers, this guide allows users to efficiently survey the literature and learn of the options available for locating information on specific topics in the field.
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ISBN-13:
9781563082436
ISBN-10:
1563082438
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
163
Carton Quantity:
38
Product Dimensions:
6.34 x 0.69 x 9.20 inches
Weight:
1.02 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Dust Cover,
Table of Contents,
Ikids
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Reference | Bibliographies & Indexes
Reference | Native American Studies
Reference | Library & Information Science - General
Dewey Decimal:
016
Library of Congress Control Number:
94024345
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The increasing interest in American Indians-their histories, cultures, and contemporary concerns-and the enormous quantity of material published on the subject in recent years have precipitated the need for this research guide. Focusing on Native Americans in the United States, Canada, and Alaska, this work follows a teacher/librarian's approach to locating and using major sources for information and research. It covers directories, handbooks, encyclopedias, bibliographies, biographical sources, periodicals, government publications, periodical indexes, and computer databases for research. Extensive coverage of electronic resources gives researchers many venues for rapid access to the literature in a variety of subject fields that pertain to American Indians. An important research tool for librarians, college students, and other researchers, this guide allows users to efficiently survey the literature and learn of the options available for locating information on specific topics in the field.
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Author:
White, Phillip
PHILLIP M. WHITE is Reference Librarian and Bibliographer for American Indian Studies, San Diego State University Library. His extensive list of published work includes "Bibliography of Native American Bibliographies" (2004), "Peyotism and the Native American Church: An Annotated Bibliography" (2000), "The Kickapoo Indians, Their History and Culture: An Annotated Bibliography" (1999), and "The Native American Sun Dance Religion and Ceremony: An Annotated Bibliography" (1998), all available through Greenwood Press. He is also author of "California Indians and Their Reservations: An Online Dictionary" (1999-present).
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