Humanity has advanced, when it has advanced, not because it has been sober, responsible, and cautious, but because it has been playful, rebellious, and immature.
Tom Robbins
Whether your interest is anthropology or sociology, you'll find intriguing sites in this category, including archaeology, geography, psychology, and more.
http://www.acs.oakland.edu/~dow/anthap.html
ANTHAP offers information to practicing anthropologists and to the public interested in applied anthropology. Applied anthropology is a growing branch of the anthropological sciences devoted to applying anthropological knowledge to the solution of human problems. Applied anthropologists solve problems in the areas of business, education, law, medicine, historical preservation, and others. ANTHAP has been providing e-mail conferencing services to professional anthropologists since 1991.
http://www.humnet.ucla.edu/humnet/anthropoetics/home.html
Here you will find a description of the generative anthropology, as well as an online version of Anthropoetics, including full articles and subscription information. This site also runs a mailing list for those interested in this field.
http://condor.depaul.edu/~rrotenbe/aeer/aeer.html
This journal is a publication of the East European Anthropology Group (EEAG), an international network of anthropologists working in Central and Eastern Europe and in the Post-Soviet Regions of Europe and Asia. Online you will find information about the EEAG, full-text articles and abstracts, and submission information.
http://www.nitehawk.com/alleycat/anth-faq.html
This page offers a comprehensive set of links to anthropology sites world-wide, sorted by resource type (for example, WWW servers, Gopher indexes, and FTP sites). Of particular interest is the lengthy list of mailing lists and newsgroups to which those interested in various aspects of anthropology can subscribe.
http://weber.u.washington.edu/wcalvin/bk5.html
Here is the full text of a book by William H. Calvin with illustrations. The site is organized to give an abstract of each chapter, which you can then read if interested. Other books by Mr. Calvin are available at this same site.
http://www.castlewales.com/home.html
This site offers photographs and descriptions of castles in Wales. Not only includes the full history of castle building, but is an online study of the why's of castles. So you will find here history, archaeology, anthropology, and a bit of psychology—just about everything you could ever want to know about castles and their builders.
http://pegasus.acs.ttu.edu/~wurlr/anthro.html
The Center for Anthropology Communications serves to promote communication between journalists, the media, and anthropologists. The Center promotes the communication of anthropology through the media in a responsible and accurate way. This WWW home page serves to reach this goal by utilizing advanced technology in order to reach an extremely wide audience in an efficient manner.
http://www.usc.edu/dept/elab/anth/cvadesc.html
The CVA provides training in ethnographic film making and a home to documentary filmmakers who are exploring ways in which films can express ideas generated in ethnography. The CVA and its Web site are run out of the University of Southern California Department of Anthropology.
The aim of the Centre is to advance anthropology by developing new methods and means for investigating anthropological problems, to promote the use of computers in "ordinary" anthropology, and to provide advice and information resources for the anthropology community worldwide. This site provides information on CSAC-sponsored research projects, general resources for anthropologists, bibliographies and abstracts, publications, software, and links to other sites.
http://www.halcyon.com/FWDP/fwdp.html
At this site dedicated to the study of unrecognized nations (such as tribal groups), you will find project descriptions, related government documents, background information, and more. Includes a searchable index to find just what you're looking for.
http://www.lookup.com/homepages/70749/
Gnosis is a Greek word of Indo-European origin, meaning intuitive knowledge, related to the English "know" and the Sanskrit "jnana." Anthropology originates etymologically from the Greek words "anthropo," meaning man, and "logia," meaning study. We can say that Gnostic Anthropology is the study and understanding of man through a knowledge of oneself. This site of an interesting blend of anthropology, philosophy, and psychology—see for yourself.
http://larch.ukc.ac.uk:2001/gorillas/index.html
If you are interested in primate anthropology, here's a lot of good information on the background, social behavior, and habitat of mountain gorillas. This Web author is also attempting to set up a computer simulation of gorilla life.
http://www.lafayette.edu/niless/awsthome.htm
Throughout the American Midwest are examples of a distinctive folk building tradition. Known locally as grottos, these structures are built of concrete studded with glass, stone, ceramics, and sometimes whole objects. At this Web site, you will find photographs of some of these structures, along with the corresponding research report.
http://hanksville.phast.umass.edu/defs/independent/baskets/baskets.html
At this graphics-intensive site, you will find a self-guided "tour" of the study of Hopi (Native American) baskets, including ceremonial uses, symbolism, and craftsmanship.
gopher://wings.buffalo.edu/11/academic/department/anthropology/jwa
The Journal of World Anthroplogy is an electronic journal dedicated to scholarship in all fields of anthropology, and publishes articles on academic research, matters of theory and methodology, and the education of the public, as well as book, software and film reviews. This Gopher site contains current and back issues as well as subscription and submission information.
http://www.unm.edu/~maxwell/Maxwell/MMhp.html
The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, University of New Mexico, holds over 10 million individual items in its archaeological, ethnological, archival, photographic, and skeletal collections. Online you will find graphics files depicting a portion of the museum's collection.
http://www.sci.mus.mn.us/sln/ma/
This is a Web site that highlights science activities and information related to ancient and modern Maya culture. Includes many multimedia activities developed at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Includes images from the Science Museum's anthropological collections.
http://www.mecc.com/mayaquest.html
Aimed particularly at grades 4–8 (with high school and family applications), this online interactive experience will, among other things, let followers lead the team, chat with other kids and educators, view images from the journey, and learn about the ancient Maya and contemporary Central America.
http://www.umma.lsa.umich.edu/
The Museum of Anthropology is one of the major archaeological research and teaching facilities in the United States. The Museum does not maintain exhibit space and its collections are usually not available for public viewing. This Web site is designed to make available images and information about selected collections from the Museum holdings. As a result, this is a graphics-intensive site. A high-speed connection is recommended.
gopher://alpha1.csd.uwm.edu:70/11/UWM%20Information/Native%20American%20Net%20Server
This Gopher site provides information relevant to current studies of the Native American population. Also includes a bulletin board service to post your own information.
http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/nativeweb/
The goal of this site is "to provide a cyber-place for Earth's indigenous peoples." The creators have accomplished this goal by putting together a comprehensive collection of articles and links to hundreds of different sites, such as organizations, newsletters, languages, mailing lists, and much more.
http://www.wsu.edu:8000/~i9248809/anthrop.html
This "personal" anthropology page provides many links to related sites. The catch here is that the links are organized by the sub-field of anthropology to which the corresponding site belongs. Look here for a link to anything you could possibly want to know about the online world of anthropology.
http://www.dealsonline.com/origins/
This site provides a service for discussion on the origins of humanity. Includes a bulletin board, chat room, text covering various theories, and more.
http://uakari.primate.wisc.edu:80/pin/
This HTML front for a Gopher server leads you into a network for people with an interest in the field of primatology. Among the resources accessible in PIN are a taxonomy of the primates, audiovisual resources, a list of specialized bibliographies, information about Primate-Talk (an e-mail–based Listserv) the latest issue of the Laboratory Primate Newsletter, and other resources pertinent to the field.
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/anthro/cyberanthro/newhome.html
CyberAnthropology is the study of humans in virtual communities and networked environments, and this home page provides a rather sidelong look at this newer field of anthropology. Contains original essays, other resources, related links, and much more.
http://www.lawrence.edu/~peregrip/seahome.html
The Society for Economic Anthropology is an association of anthropologists, archaeologists, and economists interested in understanding diversity and change in the economic systems of the world. This site includes information on membership, conferences, student papers, and books for sale.
Other than just provide information about their organization, the Webmasters at SAE also sponsor the H-SAE discussion list for anyone interested in the anthropology of Europe. This discussion list is also used to post academic announcements such as conferences and calls for papers and to provide online course materials. A searchable archive is available.
http://www.sscf.ucsb.edu/anth/index.html
Instead of just giving information about the courses offered by the Anthropology Department at the University of California at Santa Barbara, this well-done Web site contains student projects including a complete 3D computer reconstruction of the Chetro Ketl Great Kiva, a prehistoric ceremonial structure found in Chaco Canyon of northern New Mexico, and various multimedia computer software packages devoted to the teaching of Anthropology.
http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Subjects/Anthropology/
This page is the entry-point into U of Chicago's Gopher-based online catalog and ordering system for anthropology texts. Search by author and subject or read the whole catalog, including book summaries.
http://www.umanitoba.ca/anthropology/index.html
In addition to providing course information from Canada's University of Manitoba, this set of pages includes a couple of projects of particular interest. The first is an interactive tutorial about Kinship and Social Organization, and the second is a full archaeological study of the history of Manitoba, Canada, from BC 10,000 to the present.
http://darwin.clas.virginia.edu/~dew7e/anthronet/
The UVa AnthroNet maintains links to anthropology-related Internet sites, including a series of forms to use in subscribing to anthropology-related e-mail discussion lists and clickable links to many Usenet newsgroups. The AnthroNet also features a description of the Anthropology Graduate Program at the University of Virginia, as well as pages describing the work and interests of UVa Anthropology faculty and graduate students.
http://rain.org/~origin/ws.html
This collection contains over 4,000 scriptural passages from 268 sacred texts and 55 oral traditions, and is organized in terms of 164 different themes. The text is the result of a five-year project involving the collaboration of an international team of 40 recognized scholars representing all the major religious traditions of the world. This archive contains the complete text of the original hardbound version.
http://www.nmia.com/~jaybird/AANewsletter/
This site provides information on an "off-beat" branch of archaeology. Here you will find aerial photographs of archaeological sites (mainly in the southwestern USA). In addition, a complete history of aerial archaeology and detailed text descriptions of the photographs are offered.
http://www.swcolo.org/Tourism/ArchaeologyHome.html
This site maintained by the tourism industry of Montezuma County, Colorado, USA, provides good introductory information on the many Native American archaeological sites in southwestern Colorado. So in addition to learning a little archaeology, you can make detailed plans to visit the sites to possibly participate in the digs by following the appropriate tourism links from these pages.
http://www.indiana.edu/~kglowack/Athens/Athens.html
The Ancient City of Athens is a photographic archive of the archaeological and architectural remains of ancient Athens (Greece). It is intended primarily as a resource for students of classical languages, civilization, art, archaeology, and history who may wish to take a "virtual tour" of the chief excavated regions and extant monuments.
http://www.leidenuniv.nl/nino/aeb.html
The AEB is a listing with summaries of all articles and books published within a given year on the various fields of Egyptology. The most recent full text given is for 1992, but a selection is given for each of the years 1993–1995; however, this comprehensive bibliography does not provide a search interface.
http://durendal.cit.cornell.edu/
This service is designed to allow those seeking archaeological fieldwork opportunities to browse postings submitted by those who have them to offer. Included here are positions for volunteers, paid workers, field schools, contract jobs—whatever is submitted or found on various lists and news groups. This server does not contain position announcements for professional academic or staff archaeologists.
http://www.bham.ac.uk/BUFAU/Projects/EAW/index.html
This Web page points to current archaeology Web resources in or about Europe. Currently thematic and geographic access is provided to these resources, and an improved system which will include an index and keyword search should be available soon.
http://www.mountvernon.org/image/archaeology.html
Ever wanted to know more about the first president of the United States? This site gives information on the excavations underway at his home at Mt. Vernon. Volunteers are encouraged to help with the archaeological dig.
http://www.he.net/~archaeol/index.html
In addition to providing subscription information, this site provides abstracts and tables of contents for current and past issues of Archaeology magazine, an official publication of the Archaeological Institute of America. Also offered is a full list of links to other archaeology sites on the Web.
http://scholar.cc.emory.edu/scripts/ASOR/BA/BAHP.html
Contains abstracts of articles from current issues of the magazine Biblical Archaeologist. Also includes a full index to articles published from 1983–1987.
http://britac3.britac.ac.uk:80/cba/ba/ba.html
This is the online version of this journal from the Council on British Archaeology. Includes full articles, reviews, an archive of past issues, and a searchable index. Subscription information for the print version is also given.
http://rome.classics.lsa.umich.edu/welcome.html
Focuses on Mediterranean and classical archaeology, but also provides access to all sorts of archaeological links, including articles, journals, projects, exhibits, images, related academics, museums, geographic information, other Internet resources, and more.
http://meguma.earthsciences.dal.ca/~reinhard/CaesareaHome.html
This site provides information on this research project of marine archaeology. Includes volunteer requests, research summaries, and links to other sites about this excavation.
http://www.compulink.co.uk/~archaeology/cia/
This is a "professional" society for non-professional archaeologists. If you just enjoy archaeology, but can't study it seriously, this group will hook you up with the resources you need, including advice from experts and a placement service.
http://128.174.172.76/isgsroot/dinos/dinos_home.html
Maintained as part of the Illinois State Geological Survey Web site, this page provides information on and links to sites about dinosaurs and paleontology across the U.S. Includes information on archaeological digs you can join.
http://www.worldweb.com/AEP/parks/Dinosaur/
This Web site for Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada, gives detailed information on the archaeological finds within the park, tour information, contact information (to plan your vacation), and much more.
http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/papyrus/
This site is a full online study of the ancient Egyptian papyrus archives at Duke University. Includes graphics, the history of the archives, research papers, and more.
http://www.museum.state.il.us/ismdepts/anthro/dlcfaq.html
At this site David L. Carlson, an Associate Professor of Anthropology at Texas A & M University, answers frequently asked questions concerning how to go about starting and continuing a career as an archaeologist.
http://www.bvis.uic.edu/museum/Dna_To_Dinosaurs.html
Chicago's Field Museum has prepared an excellent online multimedia dinosaur exhibit entitled "From DNA to Dinosaurs." Bring your kids, high-speed modem, and have fun.
http://deathstar.rutgers.edu/projects/france/france.html
This site sums up most of the major technological techniques for use at archaeological digs by following the analysis of the Arroux River Valley region of Burgundy (France) for nearly two decades. The techniques discussed include Satellite Remote Sensing, Archival Aerial Photographs, Predictive Modeling, and many, many more.
http://www.softaid.net/msjohnso/
Okay, humor us. . . This fictional archaeologist did a lot to bring attention to the discipline. Here's a Web site filled with information on the movies, books, and television series. Includes many still images, video clips, and sound files. For those interested, there are also links to real-world sites concerning the same adventures Indiana Jones went on.
http://nautarch.tamu.edu/napina.htm
Based at Texas A&M University, this Institute owns its own research vessel and coordinates studies with museums world-wide. This Web page contains information on the INA's research, publications, and membership.
Internet Archaeology aims to become one of the world's archaeological journals of record and having set itself the task of publishing papers of high academic standing which also utilize to the full the potential of electronic publication. Although not starting publication until August 1996, this site already contains some advance articles.
http://www.cr.nps.gov/archeo.html
Here you will find information on archaeological digs sponsored by the U.S. government at national parks across the United States. In addition, there is information on how to participate in these projects, no matter what your level of knowledge. Finally, this site provides a primary link to the NPS-sponsored National Archeological Database, which provides a Web-searchable index to archaeological research nationwide.
http://hanksville.phast.umass.edu/misc/NAhistory.html
This index page provides links to many other sites concerning the Native American oral and written traditions, as well as archaeology and anthropology sites dealing with the study of Native American culture past and present.
http://www-oi.uchicago.edu/OI/default.html
The Oriental Institute is a museum and research organization devoted to the study of the ancient Near East. Included on this Web site are descriptions of archaeological projects underway by the Institute and images from their museum collection.
http://www.wbm.ca/users/nfisher/
This site provides a view of archaeology other than "just digging in the dirt." Here you will find information on the history of ships and seafaring as demonstrated by underwater finds. You can also volunteer to join the non-profit PIMA on its excavation of a 17th-century shipwreck near the Dominican Republic. Now there's adventure!
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/pia/
This journal's primary aim is to provide an outlet for research at the graduate level, much of which would not otherwise be published. Find online abstracts and full articles, as well as contribution guidelines and subscription information.
http://packrat.aml.arizona.edu/
Aimed at professional archaeologists, this site provides information for Radiocarbon, the main international journal of record for research articles and datelists related to C-14 and other radioisotopes and techniques used in archaeological, geophysical, oceanographic, and related dating. This page also contains a list of links to other sites providing online radiocarbon labs, related databases, computer programs, and much more.
http://www.sirius.com/~reeder/egypt.html
This comprehensive site will tell you just about anything you want to know about the history, art, and archaeological study of Egypt. Besides a list of links to many Egypt-related sites, the main focuses of Reeder's Egypt Page are a detailed tour of the tomb of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep from the 5th dynasty and information on "KMT: A Modern Journal of Ancient Egypt," including online articles.
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~pfoss/ROMARCH.html
ROMARCH is a crossroads for resources on the art and archaeology of ancient Italy and the Roman Empire, ca. BC 100–AD 600; it is the original Roman index, and has links to more than 175 sites of interest, organized by province, geographically with a clickable map. ROMARCH is also an Internet discussion group with over 450 professionals and laypersons worldwide who discuss the economy, history, art, architecture and archaeology of the ancient Roman Empire. The archives for the messages posted to the Listserv are also available at the Web site.
http://www.open.gov.uk/scotoff/heritage.htm
Provides information on archaeological projects within Scotland as they pertain to a further understanding of mankind's history in that country. Three areas in particular that concern archaeology are the National Archaeological Survey (NAS), Afforestable Land Survey (ALS), and Aerial Photographic Survey (APS).
Fun for the whole family, this Web site contains a virtual tour of the museum, information on educational programs, volunteer programs, and much more. The Royal Tyrrell Museum bills itself as a destination vacation spot for families with children interested in dinosaurs (or anyone else for that matter).
http://www.saa.org/textmenu.html
The Society for American Archaeology (SAA) is an international organization dedicated to the research, interpretation, and protection of the archaeological heritage of the Americas. The SAA Web site contains information on various archaeological projects sponsored by the SAA, online versions of the groups publications, and membership details.
http://www.cet.com/~mwalters/hominid/skulls.htm
In an effort to further the understanding of human evolution, the Washington State University Anthropology Department is now offering for sale reproductions of fossil hominid skulls. If you're in need of skulls or parts of skulls, here's the place to buy them. It's also rather fun just to look, in an odd sort of way.
http://www.usd.edu/anth/SDarch.html
Based at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, this Web page provides site reports and organization information concerning digs within the state of South Dakota (primarily Native American).
http://seamonkey.ed.asu.edu/swa/
This site provides detailed information on the practice of archaeology in the American Southwest. Includes not only the standard research summaries, but also information on how to prepare yourself (supplies, contact addresses, and so on).
http://joshua.micronet.it/utenti/dmeozzi/HomEng.html
These graphics-intensive pages provide photographs and information on the many stone megaliths (such as Stonehenge) in Europe, primarily England, Scotland, and Ireland.
http://www.dreamagic.com/captn/terry.html
This is a site portraying the works of T.W. Rutledge, a modern artist who is a well-known illustrator of archaeological sites. His work has appeared in National Geographic magazine. Includes both thumbnails and full-screen images.
http://ucmp1.berkeley.edu:80/welcome.html
Tour the online exhibits (dinosaurs, mammals, and so on), browse the online catalog of type specimens, and more at this thorough Web depiction of the U.C. Museum of Paleontology. Very graphics-intensive, so a high-speed connection is recommended.
http://www.ccc.nottingham.ac.uk/~aczkdc/ukarch/ukindex.html
This site provides information about the current state of archaeology in the United Kingdom and Europe. Contains many links to related sites, including academics, museums, businesses, and more.
The Center for Electronic Texts in the Humanities is working mostly with primary source material for research and teaching in the humanities. This includes, but is not limited to, works of literature (prose, verse, drama), documentary and archival material, inscriptions, papyri, charters and historical dictionaries in any natural language.
http://www.nypl.org/research/chss/chss.html
This is an online catalog of the humanities resources available at the New York Public Library. But you don't have to go to New York to find what you're looking for, as many text are available at this Web site.
http://www.stg.brown.edu/resources/chug/chug_overview.html
CHUG provides a forum for discussing the use of computers in the humanities and for sharing ideas and information about computing techniques and applications. Primarily for people at Brown University, the online discussion summaries give very interesting views on CHUG-related subjects.
H-Net is an international initiative to assist humanities scholars and teachers to go online, using their personal computers. Currently, H-Net sponsors over 70 electronic newsletters. Subscription, posting, and membership information is all available at this site.
http://www.lib.uchicago.edu:80/LibInfo/SourcesBySubject/HumSocSci/
Besides providing information about the humanities collection at the University of Chicago Library, this site also gives a broad range of links to other humanities-related sites (organized by subject).
http://132.234.1.8/gwis/hub/hub.index.html
This site provides a very comprehensive set of links to humanities sources world-wide. Organized by subjects such as Anthropology, Gender Studies, Film & Media, Political Economy, and many more.
http://susan.chin.gc.ca:8003/BASIS/NATH/USER/WWWE/SF
The Humanities National Database is provided by the Canadian Heritage Information Network. This search form allows you to delve into various aspects of humanities studies from Canada, although the current focus is on Canadian artists, including many graphics.
http://www.nps.gov/history/index.html
This site provides the background and full text of a report written by the Humanities Review Committee of the U.S. National Park Service Advisory Board. The report studies how the national park system can join with education institutions to further the study of the humanities.
http://www.ping.at/iwm/iwmhome.htm
An independent, interdisciplinary Institute for Advanced Study which offers in-residence fellowships for scholars in the humanities primarily from Eastern and Western Europe and the United States, and further operates a number of long-term policy projects in the nations of the former Eastern bloc.
The NEH is an independent agency of the United States Government that makes grants for projects in history, languages, philosophy, and other areas of the humanities. The NEH Web site contains links to NEH-sponsored projects, overviews of those programs, and information on writing NEH grant requests.
Promotes research and publishing. Emphasizes ethical preconditions of culture and society, the centrality of personal freedom and creativity, and the historical nature of human existence. Web site includes articles, book reviews, and poetry.
This site provides information on the RIH's publications, conferences, and research programs. Includes a searchable index of articles and Internet links on a wide variety of subjects available via Gopher, FTP, or the Web.
http://shr.stanford.edu:80/shreview/
Here you will find online articles on topics from all branches of the humanities. Includes information on how to subscribe to the printed Stanford Humanities Review.
VoS is a large, multi-disciplinary page of well-organized links to online resources for research in the humanities. Currently comprising some 70 sub-pages, VoS is designed specifically with the academic or research professional in mind (as opposed to the general user).
http://www.hum.gu.se/w3vl/VL.html
This is the main subject index at the World-Wide Web Virtual Library for Humanities-related topics. One of the best starting points around for humanities research on the Internet.
http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/root/agidict/html/welcome.html
The University of Edinburgh and the Association of Geographic Information have teamed up to bring you this online dictionary of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) terminology. It might be useful to visit this site before looking at the rest of this Geography section!
http://www.webcom.com/~bright/petermap.html
This site provides information on the Peters Projection map. This new type of map-making is technically more accurate than current standards. An example given is Greenland versus Africa; Greenland appears larger on conventional maps, but in reality Africa is almost 14 times bigger. At this site, you can also order your own copy of the Peters Projection map.
The Association of American Geographers (AAG) is a scientific and educational society with members who share interests in the theory, methods, and practice of geography, which they cultivate through the AAG. This site contains basic information about the group, including contact addresses (e-mail and U.S. Postal).
http://gegsun.merrick.miami.edu/~cpgis/home.htm
This site provides general information about the Association, including online publications, conferences, and a FAQ list.
http://www.csr.ists.ca/w3can/Welcome.html
This index is a listing of WWW servers in Canada which can be searched by province, city, or subject matter. Text available in English and French.
http://www.indstate.edu/gga/gga_cart/index.html
In addition to the standard course descriptions, this academic site also provides a basic introduction to the study of cartography (map making), links to map-related sites world-wide, and, of course, online maps of just about everywhere. A high-speed connection is recommended for the large map graphics files.
http://chartwrite.josnet.se/index.html
Data-on-the-Map is a desktop software package for GIS mapping. This site includes a free demo version of the software, sample maps, a free runtime DM-MapServer SDK, and, of course, ordering information for the full package.
http://perseus.holycross.edu:80/e-scapes/
This site uses the Geographic Information System (GIS) to reconstruct the landscapes of the ancient Mediterranean area in order to facilitate the study of history, archaeology, biology, geography, and other disciplines. Includes an online lexicon of ancient place-names and geographic terms.
http://fgdc.er.usgs.gov/fgdc.html
The FGDC was established through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)and charged with the responsibility to coordinate various surveying, mapping, and spatial data activities of federal agencies to meet the needs of the United States. Online you will find the results of the FGDC's work.
http://ftp.geog.ucl.ac.be/GEOG/Einstgg.html
This site provides links to geographic organizations around the world, whether they are affiliated with governments, universities, or independent. Available in French and English.
Find information such as latitude and longitude, population, and elevation of just about any place on Earth, just enter the place-name and let the Nameserver do the rest.
http://www.for.nau.edu/~alew/ustxtwlc.html
This site by Alan Lew of Northern Arizona University contains a full online geography textbook that teaches U.S. geography at an introductory college level. A good continuing education area for adults.
http://wwwhost.cc.utexas.edu/ftp/pub/grg/gcraft/notes/gps/gps.html
This site maintained by the University of Texas at Austin gives detailed information on the Global Positioning System—its history, current projects, data summaries, and much more. Also provided are many links to other GPS-related sites.
Displays hundreds of original 15th- and 19th-century antique maps. Focuses on displaying and selling original works of the masters of cartography. Offers the works of Schedel, Munster, Ortelius, Mercator, Blaeu, Hondus, and many others.
http://feature.geography.wisc.edu/histcart/
The History of Cartography Project is a research, editorial, and publishing endeavor drawing international attention to the history of maps and mapping. The Project brings together scholars in the arts, sciences, and humanities under the direction of the University of Wisconsin Department of Geography. By considering previously ignored aspects of map history, such as ideological patronage and religious symbolism, the Project encourages a broader view of maps.
Just for fun, enter the names, Zip codes, or coordinates of any two places in the world. The search engine at this site will check the University of Michigan Geographic Name Server and related servers to tell you the distance between the two points, plus additional information about each.
The Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR) is an interdisciplinary research institute of the Graduate School at the University of Colorado that emphasizes the environmental sciences (geology, geography, and biology), especially as they pertain to high altitudes, high latitudes, and former cold environments of the Quaternary period.
http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/htbin/plotd
A different kind of Web-searching service. Click on part of the world map (or enter a search string) to see a listing of sites registered for that area—then enter your own.
Have you ever wanted to know where to get a map? Well, this home page of the IMTA is a linked-list of publishers, manufacturers, retailers, and distributors of maps and related products from around the world. If you need a map, this is the place to check first, not the corner drugstore.
LRSGIS is an academic and research facility which undertakes interdisciplinary research projects requiring the development and processing of digital data and images for applications in the cultural, physical, biological, and mapping sciences. This site contains research project summaries, workshop information, and much more.
http://acorn.educ.nottingham.ac.uk/ShellCent/maps/
Do you have trouble reading maps? Well then, this site could help you out by giving details of a study conducted at the University College London, at the Royal College of Art and at the University of Nottingham, concerning what makes maps easy to read and use. Areas covered include symbols, typography, relief styles, and more.
http://loki.ur.utk.edu/ut2Kids/maps/map.html
This site gives a history of cartography (mapmaking), as well as a full description of how maps are made using various processes. The text and recommended reading list at this site are aimed at younger children, but are informative for us all.
MAPublisher is a set of plug-ins for Adobe Illustrator which can translate rough GIS data into graphical maps within Illustrator. A piece of software definitely meant for the geographic professional, this site contains product details, samples, and ordering information from Avenza Software.
http://ellesmere.ccm.emr.ca/naismap/naismap.html
With NAISMap, you can view and manipulate National Atlas spatial data layers and construct your own map of Canada. This is a very graphics-intensive site, and requires a forms-enabled browser.
http://www.geog.buffalo.edu/ncgia/NCGIA.html
The NCGIA provides information about research with computer technologies that enable scientists and policy makers to visualize geographic problems through maps, images, and data. Located at the State University of New York at Buffalo, this site details the research, policies, and educational programs of the NCGIA.
This site provides details on the Natural Area Coding System developed by NAC Geographic Products Inc. The NAC System was developed to give a global standard for site location for applications such as navigation, postal addressing, telecommunications, and much more.
This page provides information about the OGA, based at Portland State University, which works with various publications and government services to try to increase public awareness of the importance of geographic education, especially at the K–12 level.
http://geosim.cs.vt.edu/index.html
Project GeoSim is a joint research project of the Departments of Computer Science and Geography at Virginia Tech. The project is creating education modules for introductory geography courses. These software modules are available for several different computer platforms.
http://www.stub.unibe.ch/stub/ryhiner/ryhiner.html
The Ryhiner map collection is one of the most valuable and considerable collections of the world. It consists of more than 15,000 maps, charts, plans and views from the 16th to the 18th century, covering the whole globe. This Web site not only contains online versions of some of this rare maps, but general information on map/geographic conservation projects.
http://www.odyssey.maine.edu/gisweb/
The University of Maine had collaborated with worldwide professional geographic organizations to provide this online, searchable database of the proceedings and papers of those organizations. The database includes images and the full text of the papers, not just summaries—a lot of technical information recommended for the professional geographer.
This service provided by the United States Bureau of the Census enables you to create detailed maps of anywhere in the U.S. You control how much detail is given, such as highways, national parks, rivers and lakes, congressional districts, and everything else. However, a high-speed connection is recommended for this intensive site.
http://www.topo.com/index.shtml
The company Wildflower Productions has developed this CD-ROM product that provides browsable topographic maps for several regions within the U.S. This site contains sample maps and ordering information.
The USGS National Mapping Program provides accurate and up-to-date cartographic data and information for the United States. This site gives background information on the program, tips on using the USGS maps for educational purposes, and maps for sale (samples are viewable online).
http://mapweb.parc.xerox.com/map/
This mapping server provided by the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center lets you click anywhere on the world map to zoom in on details such as rivers, roads, and borders (state and country). Zoom in up to 6000x normal to download a map of your part of the world, although about 1500x normal is just as useful.
gopher://tinman.mes.umn.edu:4242/11/ChildCare/ChildDevel
This Gopher menu contains fact sheets from the National Network for Child Care detailing the physical and mental development of children ages newborn to 11 years. Available in English and Spanish.
http://www.aacap.org/web/aacap/
Here you will find information about the AACAP, including membership, conferences, publications, and research plans. Of general interest are the Facts for Families sheets that provide information about child psychiatry; available in English, Spanish, or French.
This home page for the American Psychoanalytic Association includes a history of psychoanalysis, a searchable database of related papers, a list of members, information on upcoming conferences, and online summaries of the organization's journals.
This organization's Web page covers psychological and cognitive science resources, the practice of psychology, APA's large publishing operation, and information for the public on the field and the association. Of interest to the general public is the APA's Help section, which provides text and resource listings for those looking for psychological assistance.
Contains full information on this organization's membership and research, including a Gopher database of the APS Observer articles. Also provides online classified ads for job postings in the field of psychology.
http://TheArc.org/welcome.html
This home page for The Arc provides information on mental retardation, The Arc activities and local chapters, and a discussion board. Includes a searchable index of topics discussed.
http://www.seas.upenn.edu/~mengwong/add/
This site provides an archive of articles on Attention Deficit Disorder, from introductory materials to professional evaluations to medication reviews. Many of the articles are local to this server, but several are just links.
What would a section on psychology be like with pages devoted the one of the most well-known figures in the discipline's history? This site provides resources for Jungians, such as conference schedules, online papers, and links to associated sites.
http://www.cycor.ca/Psych/home.html
This site provides membership information for Canadian psychologists, career advertisements, publication abstracts, conference schedules, and a listing of psychological resources in Canada. Available in both French- and English-language versions.
http://www.charm.net/~pandora/psych/index.html
Cyber-Psych is committed to bringing high-quality, professional psychological care and information to the online community. This site does this through a well-organized and comprehensive set of psychology-related links.
http://avocado.pc.helsinki.fi/~janne/asdfaq/index.html
This site provides answers to all types of questions concerning this common but undiagnosed illness. Topics covered include definitions, concepts, causes, treatment, how to find a doctor, various resources, and more.
http://www.iag.net/~hutchib/.dream/
This site is an open forum for those interested in dreams and dreaming. It is dedicated to an open exchange of thoughts, feelings, and ideas from people at all levels of knowledge. In DreamLink you can read the dreams of others, offer interpretations of another's dream, and submit your own dream for translation, all anonymously. This site also offers different techniques on how to remember dreams, as well as the latest theories concerning dream interpretation.
gopher://INET.ed.gov:12002/7waissrc%3A/Eric
The Gopher site opens with a one-line search interface. Enter the psychological subject of your choice, and the server will search an incredible list of articles for related information. Most of the articles contained here appear to deal with school-age psychological disorders.
Is World Peace Possible? This man thinks so. See how the new science of Evolutionary Psychology has affected him and how he sees the world around him.
The discipline of literature-and-psychology explores literary questions using psychology, often psychoanalytic psychology, but other psychologies as well. Here you will find electronic publications, conference schedules, and more relating to this mix of literature and psychology.
http://www.glasnet.ru/~vega/ipras/index.html
Discover how psychology is studied in the Russian Federation. This site contains information on the educational programs, publishing activities, international relations, and research projects of the IP RAS. Yes, the text is in English.
http://www.fit.edu/ft-orgs/iaccp/
The IACCP was founded in 1972 and aims to facilitate communication among persons interested in cross-cultural psychology and to pursue the universal validity of psychological theories in all branches of psychology and related disciplines. Included on this site is information on membership, papers, conferences, and publications.
This is an online encyclopedia of mental health information put together by a Canadian psychiatrist. Lots of good general information, plus more detailed information on the Canadian mental health system.
http://kramer.ume.maine.edu/~jmb/welcome.html
JMB is an educational and professional journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary approach within psychology and related fields and is interested in: the psychology, philosophy, and sociology of experimentation and the scientific method; the relationship between methodology, operationism, and theory construction; the mind/body problem in the social sciences, psychiatry and the medical sciences, and the physical sciences; and much, much more.
http://sunsite.unc.edu/personality/keirsey.html
Find out more than you ever wanted to know about yourself. Take this personality test based on the professional Meyers-Briggs test. The results include a general description of your personality type (out of 16 possible). The Web author reminds you several times that this is just for fun.
http://www.iii.net/users/dupcak/mntledge.html
Sport psychology involves preparing the mind of an athlete, just as thoroughly as one prepares the body. Sport psychology is an emerging field in the worlds of psychology and athletics. This site contains detailed information on the field of sport psychology, including a full list of recommended reading.
http://www.well.com/user/melanie/relative.html
Mental Relativity is a model of psychology based on chaos theory, fractals, and a new concept called frictals (from friction and fraction). Because of its frictal description of the mind's processes of problem solving and justification, Mental Relativity not only explains the underlying foundations of self-awareness, but can equally be applied to other human and scientific issues as well.
http://www.gasou.edu/psychweb/mtsite/index.html
Mind Tools is a resource of high-quality, problem-solving software, thought techniques, practical psychology and links to related topics, designed to help you optimise the performance of your mind and achieve your dreams and ambitions.
gopher://gopher.nimh.nih.gov:70/1
NIMH is the U.S. Government agency that conducts and supports research on mental illness and mental health, including studies of the brain, behavior, and mental health services. This Gopher site provides very detailed information on NIMH-sponsored projects, publications, grants, membership, and much more, including a searchable bibliography.
Online Psychological Services is a comprehensive information service serving the needs of psychological professionals and consumers. On this public page you will find interesting and useful connections to many different areas of psychological concern.
http://www.users.interport.net/~zang/personality.html
Mainly for fun, this site provides you with nine pictures of which you choose one to be "rewarded" with a general description of your personality type
http://www.ccsnet.com:80/prep/
As an academic preprint archive and distribution system, PREP is designed to augment current practice in academic Psychology research, by circulating—by mail or e-mail—copies of your paper prior to acceptance or actual publication in the journal literature. PREP does not require copyright transfer; the author retains full copyright ownership. Both text and illustrations may be posted.
http://www.net-connect.net/~jspeyrer/
The object of primal psychotherapy is to enhance one's life by first lowering the tension levels of the material stored in the unconscious. This site provides a history of this discipline, as well as an online newsletter and links to psychotherapists who practice the techniques of primal psychotherapy.
http://www.psy.it/propsy1.html
Professional Psychology is an international non-profit association that provides psychologists with continuous education and professional services, in the specific areas of legal and forensic psychology, medical psychology, clinical psychology and psychotherapy, and organizational psychology. Only the introductory page is available in English, the remainder of the site is in Italian.
http://www-leland.stanford.edu/~corelli/
Offers links to mental health information and resources. Provides information on psychiatric diagnosis and on personality disorders and other areas of psychological interest. Offers links to information on psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. Includes an extensive reading list in areas of psychiatry, psychotherapy, and Jungian psychology.
http://www.cityscape.co.uk/users/ad88/psych.htm
This Web-based, peer reviewed electronic journal contains articles, book reviews, an online bookstore (in the works), and more. Includes subscription (it's free) and submission information.
http://sacam.oren.ortn.edu/~jabutt/profiles/profiles.html
This site provides full summaries of the 16 psychological profile types as defined by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, as well as a link to an online version of the Keirsey Temperament Sorter (a test that will tell you which profile type you are).
http://hawaii.cogsci.uiuc.edu/invent/invention.html
This page is a gateway to three collections relevant to the theme of the psychology of invention. Specifically, it is concerned with the thought processes that inventors employ to create new artifacts and processes. Includes studies on the invention of the airplane and the invention of the telephone.
http://www.gasou.edu/psychweb/psyrelig/psyrelig.htm
This site describes the way that psychologists use scientific research methods to study religion. The author has included a list of psychologists around the world who study the psychology of religion, as well as links to related resources, a recommended reading list, and a brief commentary on the future of this field.
http://www.gasou.edu/psychweb/resource/selfhelp.htm
This page contains links to non-commercial sites providing information and help about specific disorders related to psychology. Links are organized both alphabetically by site title and by subject.
Psychology Software Tools, Inc., is dedicated to serving the field of psychology by producing commercial-software products to facilitate the implementation of computerized experiments and enhance the teaching of psychology. Site includes product descriptions, ordering information, and job postings.
http://www-students.biola.edu/~markm/rorsch.html
This site provides a history of the Rorschach tests, online "Cyber-blots," and an IRC chat room for discussion of Rorschach-related issues.
http://www.bcpl.lib.md.us/~sandyste/school_psych.html
Provides links to information of interest to school psychologists. Sorted by subjects such as Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism, Tourette's Disorder, Substance Abuse, and much more.
http://austria-info.at/personen/freud/index.html
An online biography of Freud's life and work, this site is part of the Austrian National Tourism Office Web site.
http://www.lafayette.edu/allanr/scip.html
The Society for Computers in Psychology is a non-profit organization of researchers interested in the application of computers in psychology. Its primary purpose is to "increase and diffuse knowledge of the use of computers in psychological research." Membership is open to any person who has an academic degree and who is active in scientific applications of computers to psychological research. Site includes calls for papers and conference information.
http://www1.rider.edu/~suler/tcp.html
This site is devoted to sharing ideas and resources for the teaching of clinical psychology, especially undergraduate courses on abnormal psychology, psychotherapy, group dynamics, psychological testing, and clinical components of introductory psychology.
http://www.azstarnet.com/~lehrman/
Information and articles on mindfulness, Quantum Psychology, Hakomi Psychotherapy, Buddhist Psychology, Morita, Naikan, Constructive Living, programs in personal self development, and related links.
http://www.med.harvard.edu/AANLIB/home.html
This site maintained by the Harvard Medical School provides a full tour of the structure of the human brain with associated reports on brain diseases and infections. An interactive portion of the "tour" is available for Java-enabled browsers.
http://www.infi.net/amcivilization/
The American Civilization Web site is designed as the point in cyberspace to discuss, define, and articulate a vision for the future of American Civilization. You can upload your own views on topics discussed, which will be updated daily and summarized in a monthly journal.
The ASA is a non-profit membership association dedicated to advancing sociology as a scientific discipline and profession serving the public good. On their Web site you will find membership information, several online bulletins, employment listings, and much more of interest to professional sociologists.
http://www.kutztown.edu/~ehrensal/ahshome.html
Humanist sociologists strive as professionals, as scholars and as activists to uncover and address social issues, working with others to lessen the pain of social problems. This site includes a mission statement, conference schedule, and membership information.
http://gpu.srv.ualberta.ca/~cjscopy/cjs.html
The CJS is a rigorously peer-reviewed, quarterly journal published at the University of Alberta. Online you will find abstracts of past and forthcoming issues, selected articles and reviews, and subscription and submission information.
The Center for Rural Studies (CRS) is a nonprofit, fee-for-service research organization which addresses social, economic, and resource-based problems of rural people and communities. This combined Web and Gopher site provides information on CRS's five main research areas: Agriculture, Human Services, Economic Development, Energy, and Environment/Natural Resources.
http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/soc/csoc/
The Center for the Study of Online Community seeks to present and foster studies that focus on how computers and networks alter people's capacity to form groups, organizations, institutions, and how those social formations are able to serve the collective interests of their members. Includes papers on related topics.
http://www.vub.ac.be/SCOM/cemeso/index.html
The Centre for Media Sociology, a research center attached to the Free University Brussels, primarily investigates the role of the media in the transformation of the public sphere. Specific fields of scientific interest include: intercultural communication, racism & minorities, media, and the fourth estate.
http://www.keele.ac.uk/depts/stt/home.htm
The CSTT is a new leading research center for social, information, and organization theory sponsored by the departments of management and sociology/social anthropology at Keele University in Staffordshire, UK. Find details here on research projects and publications.
The CIESIN is developing ways to help you access and use data and information that will help you understand the impacts of global environmental change and support sustainable development. At this Web site you will find information on current projects, information resources, and much more.
CTHEORY is an international, electronic review of books on theory, technology, and culture. Sponsored by the Canadian Journal of Political and Social Theory, reviews are posted periodically of key books in contemporary discourse as well as theorizations of major "event-scenes" in the mediascape. It is possible to search for online articles by date submitted, but not by subject.
The Economic and Social Research Council Data Archive at the University of Essex houses the largest collection of accessible computer-readable data in the social sciences and humanities in the United Kingdom. Several different search engines are available at this site to access the collected data, as well as information on internship programs.
http://www.ruu.nl/ercomer/index.html
ERCOMER studies issues of growing cultural complexity and problems of social integration and social exclusion, primarily from the European perspective. This site details the Centre's research efforts, publications, and conferences. Includes a full annual report from the 1994-1995 academic year.
Filmakers Library distributes award-winning documentaries on social issues, global concerns and academic subjects, such as psychology and anthropology, to educational institutions and libraries.
http://www.futureofchildren.org/
The primary purpose of The Future of Children is to disseminate timely information on major issues related to children's well-being, with special emphasis on providing objective analysis and evaluation, translating existing knowledge into effective programs and polices, and promoting constructive institutional change. Online articles and subscription information are given at this Web site.
http://www.mpi-fg-koeln.mpg.de/~lk/netvis.html
The Network gallery documents work in progress in our efforts to visualize social structures. The aim is to develop experience about how automatic procedures can be combined with aesthetics to ease insight into usually complex phenomena. This site provides research summaries and demonstrations, a bulletin board service, and more.
http://www.traveller.com/~hrweb/hrweb.html
This informative site provides a history of the human rights movement, links to organizations involved in the fight to promote human rights, and information on what you can do to be involved. Also includes legal and political documents from organizations such at the United Nations.
http://carmen.artsci.washington.edu/propaganda/ipa.htm
The Institute for Propaganda Analysis was created in 1937 to educate the American public about the widespread nature of political propaganda. This site details the Institute's publications and research.
http://thecore.socy.scarolina.edu/insna.html
This page contains information about the International Network for Social Network Analysis (INSNA) and related subjects. Here you will find Social Networks information, reference sources and links to related home pages. They hope that future additions to these pages will include areas for automated data collection.
The goal of the Association, as stated in these pages, is to represent sociologists everywhere, regardless of their school of thought, scientific approaches or ideological opinion, and to advance sociological knowledge throughout the world. Online you will find research summaries, conference information, abstracts, links to national sociological groups, and more. Pages available in English, French, and Spanish.
http://www.scj.albany.edu:90/jcjpc/
This online journal serves the criminal justice/criminological community by publishing reviews of all types of popular culture artifacts and original essays pertaining to the intersection of popular culture and criminal justice. Here you will find the full text online, along with an index searchable by author. Of course, submission information is also given.
http://wizard.ucr.edu/~asampaio/lap.html
Latin American Perspectives is a theoretical and scholarly journal for debate and discussion on the political economy of capitalism, imperialism, and socialism in the Americas. The journal offers a multidisciplinary view of the most powerful forces shaping the Americas, such as economics, political science, international relations, history, sociology, and culture.
http://csf.colorado.edu/wsystems/jwsr.html
The Journal of World-Systems Research is an electronic journal dedicated to scholarly research on the modern world-system and earlier, smaller intersocietal networks. At this Web site you will find subscription information and archived copies of past issues.
This site provides detailed information on the U.S. criminal justice system, encompassing several different government organizations. Includes a searchable index of topics and research information.
http://opr.princeton.edu/popindex/
This quarterly bibliography publication from Princeton University is now available online. The entire published database for 1986–1995 is available and can be searched by author, subject matter, geographical region, and year of publication. Also find out how to subscribe to the printed version of the Population Index.
PRB is dedicated to providing timely, objective information on U.S. and international population trends. This site includes publications, membership information, and the chance to query the 1995 World Population Data Sheet as prepared by PRB.
http://www.psc.lsa.umich.edu/index.html
PSC is one of the outstanding demographic research and training institutions in the world, located at the intersection of social science and demography across the nation and world. Included at this Web site are a searchable data archive, research papers, a publications listing, and many related links.
http://www.indiana.edu/~appsoc/
The Society for Applied Sociology, founded in 1978, is an international organization for professionals involved in applying sociological knowledge in a wide variety of settings. Here you will information on conferences, membership, and publications.
http://www.soc.surrey.ac.uk/socresonline/
This is the Web site for a new online sociological journal (first issue March, 1996). Contains full articles, reviews, calls for papers, and more. This project is partially funded by the British Sociological Association.
gopher://marvel.loc.gov:70/11/global/socsci/soc
This Gopher server at the Library of Congress provides links to dozens of other sociology-related Gopher servers and institutes world-wide. A good starting point for sociology research.
http://www.socioweb.com/~markbl/socioweb/
This site provides resources for sociologists, such as conference schedules, calls for papers, university job listings, research topics, and much more. One additional area included here not included in more "professional" sites is a forum for undergraduate research.
http://www.mcmaster.ca/socscidocs/socnet.htm
SOCNET provides a sorted index of sociology courses and curricula resources on the Internet. Here you will find links to online courses covering nearly any topic that relates to sociology.
This site provides information about the U.S. government's aid programs world-wide: who is being helped and how, the reciprocal benefits of foreign aid, and general information on developing countries. Includes many summary graphs of the information presented.
http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/42/ch21.html
This site at Cornell Univeristy provides the full text of the U.S. Civil Rights Code browsable by part in HTML format, not just a text listing. Includes a WAIS searchable index.
gopher://gopher.undp.org:70/11/ungophers/popin/
This Gopher server is funded by the United Nations to improve the flow of population information world-wide, and to encourage, initiate and facilitate exchange of population information and experience among population and information experts. Includes research information and links on many demographics-related subjects.
http://www.library.yale.edu/un/unhome.htm
The United Nations Scholars' Workstation, developed by the Yale University Library and the Social Science Statistical Laboratory, is a collection of texts, finding aids, data sets, maps, and pointers to print and electronic information. Subject coverage includes disarmament, economic and social development, environment, human rights, international relations, international trade, peacekeeping, and population and demography.
http://press-gopher.uchicago.edu:70/1s/Subjects/Sociology
This page is the entry-point into U of Chicago's Gopher-based online catalog and ordering system for sociology texts. Search by author and subject or read the whole catalog, including book summaries.
http://www.halcyon.com/fkroger/wn.html
World Neighbors is a US-based non-profit organization working at the forefront of worldwide efforts to eliminate hunger, disease and poverty in Asia, Latin America and Africa. This Web site contains information on how you can join their efforts, as well as description of World Neighbors projects searchable by country.
http://www.esrc.bris.ac.uk/Subjects/demog.html
Provides links to demographic resources based on the Internet, including data archives, mailing lists, discussion groups, research centers, and more.
