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This guide will help you find information on sources to research different kinds of communities including families, neighborhoods and ethnic, social, religious and cultural groups. These communities can be local, national or global. If you can't find items easily, PLEASE check with a reference librarian. We are here to help you.
Reference Books on Communities
Encyclopedia of American Folklife
Call Number: GR105.E53 2006 REF
This encyclopedia contains essays on topics in American folklife as diverse as Croatian communities, fans of automobile racing, the Internet, Little Havana, men and masculinity, fans of heavy metal, polka, snake-handling sects, Wiccans, and zydeco. There are also articles on groups such as bikers, Dominican communities, Jewish communities, Muslims, skateboarders, and students.
Racial and Ethnic Relations in America
Call Number: E49.R33 2000
This encyclopedia provides information about the background and history of racial and ethnic relations in the U.S. and Canada.
The Encyclopedia of New England: The Culture and History of an American Region
Call Number: F4.E53 2005 REF
Entries arranged alphabetically within chapters grouped by theme provide information regarding New England, including discussions of architecture, ethnic and racial identity, history, and religion.
Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life
Call Number: GN333.W67 1998 REF
This work focuses on the traditions, living conditions, food, language, religions, and recreation of over 500 of the world's major culture groups. There is one volume on the Americas, which includes different communities within the United States.
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