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Instructor:
Mr. E. Aguilar
History 118
This
research guide has been developed by your instructor and librarian
to help you complete your final project.
Reference
Books
- Oxford Encyclopedia of
MesoAmerican Cultures
Three volumes with in-depth articles on all
topics concerning Mesoamerican culture, especially
highlighting new developments in research since the 1960s
including the many linguistic breakthroughs. Entries include
bibliographic references, and volume 3 has a comprehensive
index.
Call#: Ref
F..1218.6 2001
- Cambridge History of
Latin America
Dictionary-style volume with brief entries. Includes an
appendix with a glossary, and a list Mesoamerican deities
and cultural groups
Call#: Ref f 1410 C 1834
- Encyclopedia of Mexico.
Brief entries with basic information about cultures,
political, social, religious and economic activities and
traditions.
Call#: Ref E 1210 E63
(use Volume 2)
BOOKS
When beginning a research
project, it is usually best to begin with a Browse search.
Go to Advanced Search and type in a topic. Look at the full record for a few items that
are close to your topic;
Examples of useful subject headings:
Aztecs
Teotihuacan (site San Juan Teotihuacan, Mexico)
Oaxaca Valley
Indians of Central America
Indians of Mexico
JOURNALS
Use General:Onefile. Suggested terms:
WEBSITES
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