An essay by Thomas Hylland Eriksen that critically examines the metaphors which have underlied anthropological theory and research.

Features software and data for comparative ethnographic analysis.

A subfield of psychological anthropology concerned with observing human behavior in contrasting cultures.

"Cultural studies draws from the fields of anthropology, sociology, gender studies, feminism, literary criticism, history and psychoanalysis in order to discuss contemporary texts and cultural practices."

Dedicated to fostering and disseminating comparative research. Features news, staff profiles, events and contacts at the Australian National University.

An article that describes using anthropological data for advertising commercial products.

Article by Licia Filingeri discussing the emergence of the ability to symbolize.

Bilingual site featuring articles, images, news, and links related to the anthropological study of masculinity and gender.

Resources for indigenous cultures around the world provided by NativeWeb.

A guide to anthropological theories and approaches prepared by graduate students of the University of Alabama under the direction of Dr. Michael D. Murphy.

Explores capitalism as a cultural phenomenon rather than an economic philosophy.