Essays include bibliographies. This book provides cross-cultural information on general topics such as tourism, genocide and assault. There is also a glossary and biographical section. The articles are long, comprehensive and written by scholars. Subject index in volume four. 8.
Entries focus on terms but there are biographical ones too.
For an online dictionary click on Anthropology Explorer. Annual index in back. Volumes 11 through current are in the reference stacks, volumes 6-10 are on microfiche in the Reference microfiche cabinet. Click on SocSciAbs . Ask the reference librarian for assistance in using either the print or online versions.