Anthropology Societies and Organizations

American Anthropological Association stated on their web site: "The American Anthropological Association (AAA), the primary professional society of anthropologists in the United States since its founding in 1902, is the world's largest professional organization of individuals interested in anthropology."

Canadian Association of Palynologists stated on their web site: "The Canadian Association of Palynologists was founded in 1978 and, at a recent count (September 30 2003), consists of 39 members in good standing. The Association is run by a small executive. CAP members include palynologists from Universities, Industry and Government Agencies. The Association focusses on palynology from all geologic eras, spanning the Palaeozoic to the Quaternary. Palynologists from all branches of the discipline, from stratigraphic palynology, to palaeoecology, to melissopalynology, participate in the Association."

Dental Anthropology Association stated on their web site: "The Dental Anthropology Association is an international organization of people interested in scientific research on the dental evolution and variation in the oral health and dental morphology of modern and ancient human populations."

Paleontological Association stated on their web site: "The Palaeontological Association was founded in 1957 to promote the study of palaeontology and its allied sciences through publication of academic journals (Palaeontology and Special Papers in Palaeontology), Newsletters, a series of field guides, regular meetings and field excursions, and a program of annual awards. The Association is based in the UK and is registered as a UK charity, but its members are drawn from all over the world. The interests of members of the Association encompass all aspects of palaeontology, including macropalaeontology, micropalaeontology, palaeobotany, vertebrate palaeontology, palaeoecology, and biostratigraphy. There are currently about 1000 professional, amateur and student members."

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Anthropology News Sites

Anthropology in the News A site maintained by the University of Texas A &M Anthropology Department. It provides "Links to news stories published on the web by ABC, CNN, The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, Nando, Archaeology, university press releases and other sources."

Public Broadcasting Service A great resource for information on Anthropology. The PBS web site provides "more than 450 PBS television programs and specials, as well as original Web content and real-time learning adventures. With more than 135,000 pages of content to explore, visitors to award-winning PBS Online can delve further into the subjects they most enjoy—from news to history and the arts to science and technology. PBS Online furthers the public broadcasting commitment to lifelong learning through supersites such as PBS Kids, PBS TeacherSource, and the Adult Learning Service."

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Student Anthropology Project Web Site

Papers from the Institue of Archeology mission is:
"To be internationally pre-eminent in the study, and comparative analysis, of world archaeology.To enhance its national and international reputation for the quality and breadth of its multi-disciplinary and thematic approach to the study of the human past. To promote best practice in the management of cultural heritage and in the care and preservation of archaeological artefacts. To promote awareness of the problems caused by illicit trade in antiquities and the destruction of archaeological heritage that it entails. To ensure that the social, political and economic contexts of the practice of archaeology are taught and appreciated. To be at the forefront of international research in archaeological sciences. To play a major role in furthering the understanding of London's archaeological and historical past. To provide archaeological opportunities of the highest quality to all, regardless of background."

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General Anthropology Sites

African Primates at Home this site is maintained by Dr. M.K. He has his Ph.D in Anthropology and is currently the "Director of Center Development & Educational Outreach Center for the Integrative Study of Animal Behavior (CISAB)" at Indiana University. His site provides pictures and sounds of several different species of primates from East Africa.

Anthropology Resources on the Internet

Electronic Zoo/NetVet-Primate Page

Fossil Hominids stated on their web site: "This web site is intended to provide an overview of the study of human evolution, and of the currently accepted fossil evidence. It also contains a very comprehensive treatment of creationist claims about human evolution."

WWW Virtual Library Anthropology stated on their web site: "The VL is the oldest catalog of the web, started by Tim Berners-Lee, the creator of html and the web itself. Unlike commercial catalogs, it is run by a loose confederation of volunteers, who compile pages of key links for particular areas in which they are expert; even though it isn't the biggest index of the web, the VL pages are widely recognised as being amongst the highest-quality guides to particular sections of the web."

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Forensic Anthropology

So You Want to be a Forensic Anthropologist "by Randy Skelton, Professor
Department of Anthropology, The University of Montana" this site provides information on jobs and education in the area of Forensic Anthropology.

American Board of Forensic Anthropology (ABFA) stated on their site: "The objectives of the Board are: (a) to encourage the study of, improve the practice of, establish and enhance standards for, and advance the science of forensic anthropology; (b) to encourage and promote adherence to high standards of ethics, conduct, and professional practice in forensic anthropology; (c) to grant and issue certificates, and/or other recognition, in cognizance of special qualification in forensic anthropology to voluntary applicants who conform to the standards established by the Board and who have established their fitness and competence thereof; (d) to inform the appropriate branches of federal and state governments and private agencies of the existence and nature of the ABFA and the professional quality of its Diplomates for the practice of forensic anthropology; (e) to maintain and furnish lists of individuals who have been granted certificates by the Board. In this way the ABFA aims to make available to the judicial system, and others, a practical and equitable system for readily identifiying those persons professing to be specialists in forensic anthropology who possess the requisite qualifications and competence.

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General Archeology Sites

Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) - "North America's oldest and largest organization devoted to the world of archaeology."

Guide to Underwater Archeology Resources on the Internet A page done by the the Graduate School of Library and Information Science, at the University of Texas - Austin.

NOVA Online/Pyramids-The Inside Story

Paleolithic Cave Paintings A site designed by The French Ministry of Culture.

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Journals and Databases

Columbus and the Age of Discovery stated on their web site: "A joint research project of the History Department and Academic Computing Services, CIRS is a text retrieval system containing over 1100 text articles from magazines, journals, newspapers, speeches, official calendars and other sources relating to various encounter themes."

Journal of Human Evolution stated on their web site: "The Journal of Human Evolution concentrates on publishing the highest quality papers covering all aspects of human evolution. The central focus is aimed jointly at palaeoanthropological work, covering human and primate fossils, and at comparative studies of living species, including both morphological and molecular evidence. These include descriptions of new discoveries, interpretative analyses of new and previously described material, and assessments of the phylogeny and palaeobiology of primate species."

Journal of Field Archaeology

Archaeology Magazine An Official Publication of the Archaeological Institute of America.

American Journal of Archaeology stated on their web site: "The American Journal of Archaeology is one of the most widely distributed scholarly journals devoted to archaeology in the world. Issued quarterly, the AJA has earned its strong international reputation through publishing important research in art, iconography, and archaeology by some of the world's most distinguished scholars. As the leading journal devoted to archaeology and related fields in the English-speaking world, the American Journal of Archaeology is well positioned to distribute announcements and advertisements throughout the academic community." This site does not provide abstracts or full text, only titles.

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Archeology Societies and Organizations

SAA Web-Society for American Archeology stated on their web site: "The Society for American Archaeology (SAA) is an international organization dedicated to the research, interpretation, and protection of the archaeological heritage of the Americas. With more than 6,600 members, the society represents professional, student, and avocational archaeologists working in a variety of settings including government agencies, colleges and universities, museums, and the private sector. Since its inception in 1934, SAA has endeavored to stimulate interest and research in American archaeology; advocated and aid in the conservation of archaeological resources; encourage public access to and appreciation of archaeology; oppose all looting of sites and the purchase and sale of looted archaeological materials; and serve as a bond among those interested in the archaeology of the Americas.

The Society for Historical Archaeology stated on their web site: "Formed in 1967, the Society for Historical Archaeology (SHA) is the largest scholarly group concerned with the archaeology of the modern world (A.D. 1400-present). The main focus of the society is the era since the beginning of European exploration. SHA promotes scholarly research and the dissemination of knowledge concerning historical archaeology. The society is specifically concerned with the identification, excavation, interpretation, and conservation of sites and materials on land and underwater. Geographically the society emphasizes the New World, but also includes European exploration and settlement in Africa, Asia, and Oceania."

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