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About.com: French-Canadian Culture: Offers original articles and features about French-Canadian culture, plus annotated links to selected relevant Internet resources, compiled by a subject specialist, a subject-specific bulletin board, and details of related news and events. Topics include Acadia, authors and literature, Cajun music, cinema, food, French language, genealogy, geography, heritage and traditions, history, museums, music, newspapers, sovereignty, travel and tourism, and universities.
Author: About.com
Subjects: canada, canadian news, cultural studies, french language
DeweyClass: 305.114
Resource type: documents, forum, index, news
About.com: Mexican Culture: Offers original articles and features about Mexican culture, plus annotated links to selected relevant Internet resources, compiled by a subject specialist, a subject-specific bulletin board, and details of related news and events. Topics include art and museums, folklore, food and drink, government and politics, history, and religion.
Author: About.com
Subjects: cultural studies, mexico
DeweyClass: 305.8
Resource type: forum, index, news
Al Jadid Magazine: A Review and Record of Arabic Culture and Arts: A discursive representation of aspects of Arabic culture and arts, published in the English language. Full text versions are available for many magazine features, which include book reviews, essays, and interviews with intellectuals of the Arab world. Film, theatre, and women's issues are also covered.
Author: Al Jadid Magazine
Subjects: arabic, art research, cultural studies
DeweyClass: 305.8
Resource type: magazine
AlternaTime: Collection of links to timelines of past and fictional future events in the fields of history and culture, science and technology, art and literature, popular culture and current events, and science fiction. Specific entries include the Suffrage Movement Timeline, Titantic's Chronology of Main Events, a Space Program Timeline, and a Chronology of Japan's Fine Arts.
Author: Emery, George
Subjects: chronology, cultural studies, science fiction, world history
DeweyClass: 080
Resource type: index
American Indians of the Pacific Northwest Digital Collection: Collection of original photographs and documents describing native American culture along the Northwest coast and plateau. Information is provided about typical arts, work, transportation, dwellings, potlatches, education, and treaties. Essays about specific tribes such as the Alaskan Tlingit and the Nez Perce also feature.
Author: University of Washington Libraries
Subjects: american indians, cultural studies
DeweyClass: 305.8
Resource type: documents
Basque Oral History Project: An archive of recorded interviews with Basque people of the American West. An alphabetical list of interviewees, together with details of chronicler, interviewer, location, and date, as well as biographical information is given.
Author: Basque Museum and Cultural Center
Subjects: cultural studies, united states history - local
DeweyClass: 978
Resource type: documents, sounds
Boston Review: A broadly progressive bi-monthly journal of culture and politics with articles on political issues, fiction, poetry, and reviews. Authors include Noam Chomsky, Ralph Nader, Joseph Brodsky, and Robert Pinsky.
Author: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Subjects: american poetry, contemporary fiction, cultural studies, political science
DeweyClass: 320.973
Resource type: journal
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture: Features changing exhibits for the general public to enjoy on subjects ranging from current research and recent discoveries in natural history to the finest traditional and contemporary cultural arts. Also features geology, anthropology, and zoology collections. Visitor information and archives of all past exhibits and presents subject-specific featuresare provided.
Author: Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Subjects: cultural studies, natural history, united states museums
DeweyClass: 069
Resource type: museum
CASBAH: Caribbean Studies Black and Asian History: An RSLP funded project aiming to identify and map national research resources for Caribbean studies, and the history of Black and Asian people in Britain. Outlines project activities, progress reports, and news and events. A fully searchable database and subject gateway is due to be launched in May 2002.
Author: Institute of Commonwealth Studies
Subjects: african americans, asian studies, caribbean, cultural studies
DeweyClass: 305.8
Resource type: documents
Cilicia.com: Collection of information about Armenia covering Armenian genocide, culture, religious beliefs, traditional cookery including meza, aghtzan, pilaf, and hatz, and tourist attractions such as cities, towns, churches, and monasteries. Also features a hall of fame, a bookstore, and examples of Web art with borders, backgrounds, music, and icons available for download.
Author: Kojian, Raffi
Subjects: armenia, cultural studies
DeweyClass: 947.56
Resource type: documents
Configurations: Journal devoted to the study of discourse pertaining to the theories and practices of science, technology, and medicine. The journal explores the relations of literature and the arts to the sciences and technology.
Author: Johns Hopkins University Press and the Society for Literature and Science
Subjects: cultural studies, interdisciplinary studies
DeweyClass: 501
Resource type: journal
CTHEORY: Journal of Theory, Technology and Culture: Articles, interviews, and key book reviews in contemporary discourse are published weekly as well as theorisations of major 'event-scenes' in the mediascape.
Author: Concordia University, Montreal
Subjects: book reviews, cultural studies, media studies
DeweyClass: 306
Resource type: journal
Cultural Heritage Preservation and Conservation Database: Links to resources relating to the conservation of cultural heritage, restoration and maintenance of architecture, and preservation of the urban landscape. Brief descriptions accompany each resource, and information is offered in English and Italian.
Author: Tine, Sergio
Subjects: cultural studies, landscape architecture, preservation
DeweyClass: 069
Resource type: index
Dictionary of Symbolism: Searchable dictionary aiming to provide possible cultural significance of various symbols, and suggest ways in which those symbols may have been used in context. An alphabetical listing of all entries is provided.
Author: Protas, Allison; Brown, Geoff & Smith, Jamie
Subjects: cultural studies, customs
DeweyClass: 302.222
Resource type: dictionary
Economic Development and Cultural Change: Journal pioneering the study of noneconomic variables in the development process. Tables of contents only.
Author: University of Chicago Press
Subjects: cultural studies, economic development
DeweyClass: 338.9
Resource type: journal
Fordham University: Internet History Sourcebooks Project: An educational resource providing links to historical and cultural information. Various civilisations are represented including African, Asian, Indian, Jewish, and Islamic. Additional resources relate to the history of science, gender studies, and issues relating to the study of sexuality.
Author: Halsall, Paul
Subjects: cultural studies, history links
DeweyClass: 900
Resource type: non-fiction ebooks
German and Cultural Studies Pages: Extensive list of resources in a wide range of categories including news, politics, business, Scandinavian resources, and German cities and regions.
Author: Harvard University
Subjects: cultural studies, german literature, germany
DeweyClass: 943
Resource type: index
Hague Convention of 1954: Presents the full text of the 1954 Hague Convention covering the protection of cultural property in the event of armed conflict. The convention can be viewed by chapter, or by individual article and a list of ratifiers of the convention is included.
Author: International Council on Monuments and Sites
Subjects: cultural studies, warfare
DeweyClass: 341.7677
Resource type: document
Institute of Romance Studies: Offers study programs relating to the languages and cultures of France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. Includes information on an MA in Cultural Memory, alongside various other postgraduate qualifications such as MPhil and PhD. Also features a database detailing MA degrees in the UK that have a significant romance language component.
Author: University of London
Subjects: cultural studies, language learning
DeweyClass: 305.8
Resource type: institution
InterculturalRelations.com: Interdisciplinary resource designed for those interculturalists who study, teach, train and/or research in cross-cultural psychology, cultural anthropology, intercultural communication, multicultural education, race/ethnic relations, multicultural literature, sociolinguistics, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), international business and other related sub-disciplines. Provides latest news, articles, journals, reports and links to relevant resources as well as access to the scholarly publication, 'The Edge: The E-Journal of Intercultural Relations'. Also offers bibliographies and a cultural encyclopedia for novice scholars.
Author: InterculturalRelations.com
Subjects: cultural exchange, cultural studies
DeweyClass: 303.482
Resource type: articles, index, journal, news
Intute: arts and humanities: A catalogue of Internet resources on arts and humanities, each evaluated and categorised by subject specialists based at UK universities.
Author: Intute
Subjects: architecture links, archives, communication studies, cultural studies, history links, humanities links, language learning, library and information science links, linguistics, media studies, museum links
DeweyClass: 001
Resource type: index
Lawrence and Wishart: Publishers of works in critical thought, cultural studies and politics.
Author: Lawrence and Wishart
Subjects: british publishers, cultural studies, social science publishers
DeweyClass: 070.5
Resource type: productinfo
Library of Congress Country Studies / Area Handbook Series: Series of detailed handbooks describing and analysing the political, economic, social and national security systems and institutions in over 80 countries, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors. Each study is written by a multi-disciplinary team of social scientists. Particular attention is devoted to the people who make up the society, their origins, dominant beliefs and values, their common interests and the issues on which they are divided, the nature and extent of their involvement with national institutions, and their attitudes toward each other and toward their social system and political order.
Author: Library of Congress
Subjects: cultural studies, economic geography
DeweyClass: 910
Resource type: book collection
London Review of Books Online: Magazine founded in 1979 and printed twice per month. It is dedicated to carrying on the tradition of the English essay and gives its contributors space and freedom to develop ideas at length and in depth. Regular contributors include Frank Kermode, John Bayley, Alan Bennett, Marina Warner, Jenny Diski, Christopher Hitchens, Adam Phillips, Hilary Mantel, Colm Toibin, Stephen Sedley, Edward Said, Jonathan Coe and Tom Paulin. The online edition includes two complete articles from each issue, plus a list of the contents of the print edition and the letters column. A full list of articles in the archive is also available.
Author: London Review of Books
Subjects: book reviews, cultural studies, literary studies
DeweyClass: 824
Resource type: essays, magazine
Oceania - The Atlantis Project: The Atlantis Project is dedicated to the goal of establishing a new country named Oceania. This country will be devoted to the value of freedom, and will first exist as a sea city in the Caribbean.
Author: Atlantis Project
Subjects: caribbean, cultural studies, freedom and privacy
DeweyClass: 997
Resource type: documents
Other Voices: eJournal of Cultural Criticism: An independent free, full-text electronic journal of cultural criticism published at the University of Pennsylvania. Regularly publishes provocative essays, interviews, roundtable discussions, lecture transcriptions, audio lectures, multimedia projects, translations and reviews in the arts and humanities.
Author: Other Voices
Subjects: cultural studies, interdisciplinary studies, literary studies
DeweyClass: 001
Resource type: journal, magazine
Oyate: Organisation working to ensure the accuracy of historical and contemporary Native American literature by evaluating texts and resources in order to highlight anti-Indian information. Authentic publications are listed for various age groups, together with reference, multimedia, and teaching materials. A section entitled 'Books to Avoid' is also featured, with critical reviews of each title given.
Author: Oyate
Subjects: american indians, cultural studies
DeweyClass: 973
Resource type: bibliography
Patrin: The Patrin Web Journal Romani Culture and History.: Online journal dedicated to the culture and history of the Romani (Gypsy) people. Information covers their distinct identity, traditions, customs and beliefs, and their experience of the holocaust. Articles from around the world form a picture of their nomadic culture, and material is available in English, German, and French.
Author: Patrin Web Journal
Subjects: cultural studies
DeweyClass: 914 97
Resource type: journal
Postmodern Culture: Essays, reviews, and articles to promote discussion on postmodern culture.
Author: Johns Hopkins University Press
Subjects: cultural studies
DeweyClass: 306
Resource type: journal
Reason, Romanticism and Revolution: Collection of study guides on aspects of 19th Century culture and writing by Voltaire, Goethe, Zola, Nietzsche and others, and 19th Century socialism.
Author: Brians, Paul
Subjects: cultural studies, european literature, french literature, german literature
DeweyClass: 909.8
Resource type: guide
Resources for the Study of World Civilizations: Teaching resources including a glossary of world cultures and sources for the study of world civilisations.
Author: Brians, Paul, Washington State University
Subjects: cultural studies
DeweyClass: 909
Resource type: guide
Science as Culture: This website was created to provide food for thought, to stimulate debate and to obtain constructive criticism for articles. Its aim is to enhance interesting discussion about the issues which led to the setting up of the Science as Culture journal and email forum.
Author: Pitchford, Ian and Young, Bob
Subjects: cultural studies, interdisciplinary studies
DeweyClass: 501
Resource type: articles
State Hermitage Museum: Museum representing culture throughout the world with examples of art from a variety of civilisations. Sections include prehistoric art, antiquity, Western European art, the arsenal, Oriental art, Russian culture, numismatics such as banknotes, medals, decorations, orders, seals and coins, the Golden Rooms, the Palace of Peter I, and the Menshikov Palace. Available in English and Russian.
Author: State Hermitage Museum
Subjects: art exhibitions, art museums, cultural studies
DeweyClass: 708
Resource type: documents, images
Studying Economy through the Macedonian Experience: Series of articles published since 1996 in various Eastern European and Balkan periodicals, focusing on the economic, social, and cultural development of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Material also incorporates coverage of situations in Russia and the Czech Republic.
Author: Vaknin, Sam
Subjects: cultural studies, czech republic, economic development, macedonia, russia
DeweyClass: 338.9
Resource type: articles
The Viking Network: Educational resource suitable for school pupils or others interested in the context, culture and customs of the Vikings. Includes articles, pictures, maps, a quiz, recipes and a list of suggested projects.
Author: Skr�mm, Yngve
Subjects: cultural studies, european history
DeweyClass: 936
Resource type: directory index
Topica: Cultures: An automated catalogue of numerous mailing lists relevant to specific aspects of modern cultures, with descriptions and subscription details.
Author: Topica
Subjects: cultural studies
DeweyClass: 306
Resource type: mailinglist index
Transparency: Collection of essays which critically discuss representations of popular culture and social theory in the media. Analyses the accuracy of situation comedies as an expression of reality, and the success of post-apocalyptic and science fiction, which seek to transcend reality to explore future worlds. Ideologies of simulation, post-modern societies, and the propagandist potential of news coverage are also covered.
Author: Sanes, Ken
Subjects: cultural studies, media studies, science fiction
DeweyClass: 306
Resource type: essay collection
United Confederation Of Taino People: Group of indigenous peoples throughout the Caribbean and the Diaspora whose role is to protect their cultural heritage and spiritual traditions. Includes official documentation such as congressional records and petitions to support Taino rights, and an archive of the group's newsletter The Voice of the Taino People.
Author: United Confederation Of Taino People
Subjects: caribbean, cultural studies
DeweyClass: 305.8
Resource type: documents
Urban Ethnography of Latino Street Gangs: A detailed study of the urban gang culture among Latin-American youths. The methodology is based upon a series of interviews and questionnaires, which sought to explore gang members' attitudes and experiences of home-life, schooling, social identity, and criminal behaviour, as well as exploring the role of female members.
Author: Garcia-Hallcom, Francine
Subjects: cultural studies, ethnography, latin america
DeweyClass: 305.8
Resource type: documents
Utne Lens: Online magazine covering culture, society, spirit, body, and media, facilitating thought and discussion about new ideas.
Author: Lens Publishing Co
Subjects: cultural studies, media studies
DeweyClass: 306
Resource type: magazine
Voice of the Shuttle: Web Page for Humanities Research: A large index to Internet resources, divided into headings, such as literature, culture, gender issues, minorities and religious studies, as well as more common humanities subjects.
Author: Liu, Alan
Subjects: cultural studies, english literature - general, epidemiology, gender studies, humanities links, minorities, religious education
DeweyClass: 001.3
Resource type: index, journal
World Food Habits Bibliography: A bibliography about food habits from around the world divided into regions and topics. Includes prehistoric food habits, cannibalism, eating attitudes, fasting, body image, festivals, feasting and taboos.
Author: Dirks, Robert
Subjects: cultural studies, food customs
DeweyClass: 641.3
Resource type: bibliography
Y? The National Forum on People's Differences: A moderated and edited mailing list where it is possible to ask people from other ethnic or cultural backgrounds questions on sensitive topics. Topics include those related to differences in age, class, disability, gender, geography, occupation, race and ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. US based.
Author: Milano, Phillip J.
Subjects: cultural studies, gender studies
DeweyClass: 303.4
Resource type: forum