Guide to Sources in Sociology

Guide to Resources in Ethnic Studies on Minority Populations. 2000.

This guide divides resources into sections by ethnic population groups described in the 2000 Census. Ethnic groups represented include the American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. Identifies resources in eight areas for each group: libraries and archival resources, popular media resources, colleges and universities, special programs, special centers, publishers, government programs, and journals.

Social Science Reference Sources: A Practical Guide. 3rd ed. 2000.

Evaluates approximately 1,600 print and electronic reference sources in the social sciences and provides annotated entries for discipline specific reference sources. Part I contains information on research resources and various other types of sources. Chapter 19, of Part II, focuses specifically on sociology and its subfields. Includes name, title, and subject indexes.

Social Sciences: A Cross-Disciplinary Guide to Selected Sources. 3rd ed. 2002.

This annotated guide includes useful chapters on sociology, statistics and demographics, and general social science sources. It is divided into four sections: a general overview of reference sources, traditional scholarly literature, literature about the emerging disciplines, and literature about related disciplines. Each section begins with an introductory essay and contains brief annotations. Includes author, subject, and title indexes.

Social Sciences: An International Bibliography of Serial Literature, 1830-1985. 1992.

Lists historical and current social science journals. Subjects covered include sociology, comparative law, and cultural anthropology. The 5,200 entries vary in length, but normally include date of first volume, place of publication, issuing agency, former/later names, and indexing sources. Includes a subject index. For sociology specific listing, see Sociology: An International Bibliography of Serial Publications. 1880-1980. (016.30105 W49s).

Sociology: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources. 3rd ed. 2005.

Provides descriptions of 610 major reference sources in sociology and related social sciences, including indexes, bibliographies, handbooks, databases, websites, dictionaries and encyclopedias. Though mostly current in its coverage, it includes important items published before 1997. Entries are arranged by subject and then by type of reference source. Includes author/title and subject indexes.

Combined Retrospective Index to Journals in Sociology, 1895- 1974. 2000.

Indexes approximately 400,000 articles in 531 journals, primarily from the U.S. and the U.K. Arranged in broad subject categories, each with its own chronological and keyword indexes. Volume six is a comprehensive author index.

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Criminal Justice Abstracts (CJA). 1977-2004 (print), 1977- (online via SocINDEX).

Provides page-length abstracts of current books, journal articles, dissertations, and reports of international research on criminal justice policies and theories. A review or bibliography synthesizing research on a subject of current importance is included in most issues. Indexes provided vary, but current issues contain subject, geographic and author indexes, cumulating annually. Formerly called Crime and Delinquency Literature (1970-1976). For coverage after 2004, try SocINDEX which selectively indexes CJA.

International Bibliography of Sociology. 1951-. Annual.

This is an extensive classified listing of the most significant books and journal articles published in a given year. Publications from over 60 countries in over 70 languages are represented. Titles are provided both in their original language and in English translation. Classification structures can be found in the Thematic List of Descriptors: Sociology (016.301IN8a). A "List of Periodical Consulted" is provided as well as a "List of Abbreviations Used."

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International Development Abstracts. 1982-2003 (print), 1980- (online via Geobase).

Available online as part of Geobase: International Development Abstracts provides abstracts on current literature covering developing and newly industrialized countries, former Communist bloc countries, and "Fourth World" issues in developed countries.

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The Left Index. 1982-1999 (print), 1982- (online).

Indexes periodicals with a Marxist, radical or leftist perspective. Articles included provide a critical analysis on topics such as history, sociology, political science, psychology, women's studies, art, and literature. A large index is divided into an author, subject, book review citation, and journal indexes.

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Social Science Citation Index. 1966/70-1997 (print), 1982- (online).

This multidisciplinary database identifies journal articles and cited references in all social science disciplines. Allows searching for articles on a particular topic, or for articles that have cited a known article. Lists references that can be used to search for related articles with common citations.

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SocINDEX with Full Text. 1895-.

Provides access to articles from major journals in sociology and related fields. Abstracts more than 620 core journals dating back to 1895 and indexes approximately 2,000 other journals. Books, conference papers, and other sources are also indexed. Contains “Author Profiles” which provide biographical data about important people in the field and bibliographic information about their work, and “Cited References” which allow searching by a cited author, a cited title, and a cited year. Includes full text.

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Sociological Abstracts. 1952-.

This core resource abstracts and indexes international literature in sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. Identifies articles drawn from over 1,800 serial publications, conference papers, books, and dissertations in sociology and related fields. Beginning in 2002, references cited in the bibliography of the source article are also provided, as well as links to articles that cite the paper. Includes a browsable index.

Directory of Members. American Sociological Association. 1950-.

Contains brief information on over 14,000 ASA members. Includes geographical listings and area of competence index.

Guide to Graduate Departments of Sociology. Annual.

Lists graduate sociology departments by university. Includes faculty, courses, and financial information.

Money for Graduate Students in the Social & Behavioral Sciences 2005-2007. 2005.

This directory includes information on fellowships, grants, awards, traineeships, and other funding programs designated for graduate students in education, research and related activities in the social and behavior sciences. 823 programs and over 1,500 awards are listed. The directory includes five searchable indexes: Sponsor, Residency, Tenability, Subject and Deadline.

American Tradition in Qualitative Research. 2001.

This four-volume set describes the history of qualitative research and its modern implications. Volume 1 focuses on "History, Ethics, Politics and Paradigms of Inquiry;" Volume 2 discusses "Strategies of Inquiry;" Volume 3 provides information on "Methods of Collecting Empirical Materials," and Volume 4 gives an explanation of "Interpretative Practices." The set does not have an index, but it provides an appendix of sources.

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Approaches to Social Research. 4th ed. 2005.

A user-friendly guide to understanding and evaluating social research methods. Divided into four sections: scientific and logical foundations of research; research design; methods of data collection; and data processing, analysis, and interpretation. Includes a comprehensive glossary, list of references, and name and subject indexes.

ASA Style Guide. 3rd ed. 2007.

This book is based on ASA journal editors' observations on the most commonly seen style and format problems in submitted manuscripts. Its goals are to achieve uniformity of style across ASA publications and to aid authors in considering the effectiveness of their writing style. Topics include clarity, bias-free and gender-neutral writing, mechanics and manuscript preparation and submission. Helpful tools included are a guide to copy editors' notations, a list of reference sources on style and writing, examples of correct reference list formats, and computer file formats for ASA journals.

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Doing Social Science Research. 2004.

This book provides an introduction to empirical research methods in the social sciences. The target audience, as identified on the back cover, is "students taking introductory courses in social research at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level." After an introduction, there are two major sections: quantitative/numerical research (covering survey and experimental methods and statistical tests) and qualitative/textual research (covering interview, ethnographic, and discourse analytic methods). A concluding section goes over method evaluation and selection. The focus is on the practical, methodological (rather than the philosophical) aspects of research. Self-assessment tasks and questions are interspersed throughout the text to reinforce key points. Chapters conclude with suggestions for further reading.

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A Guide to Writing Sociology Papers. 4th ed. 1998.

Intended as a tool for sociology students and instructors, this guide offers advice on each step of the writing process. It walks users through developing and conceptualizing an idea, time management, writing and revising, and maintaining an accurate list of citations, notes, and references to avoid plagiarism. Special features include an overview of sociological paradigms, theories and methods; advice on conducting online searches; and examples of different types of sociology papers. Bibliographical references and an index are included.

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Handbook of Research Design and Social Measurement. 6th ed. 2002.

Provides information about how to design research, collect data, analyze statistics, and report results. Also lists major sociology journals, additional journals of interest to sociologists, and research annuals in sociology. Includes information for sociologists on getting books and articles published.

Handbook of Sociology. 1988.

This classic source provides an overview of sociology in the United States. Chapters are grouped into four sections: Theoretical and Methodological Issues; Bases of Inequality in Society; Major Institutional and Organizational Settings; and Social Process and Change. Includes extensive references as well as subject and name indexes.

Handbook of the Sociology of Gender. 1999.

Divided into four sections: Basic Issues, which examines gender theory, feminist episternology, and gender differences and similarities; Macro-structures and Processes, covering comparative gender stratification, gender and migration, poverty, gender movements, gender organizations and gender in cultures; Micro-structures and Processes, addressing gender socialization, gender and social roles, gender and interaction and gender violence and harassment; and Institutions, which looks at the relationship between gender and social institutions. Includes index.

An Introduction to Survey Research, Polling, and Data Analysis. 3rd ed. 1996.

Explores the nature and purposes of surveys, their construction, and the techniques needed to correctly interpret the data collected. Part I deals with survey design, sampling procedures, and data collection. Part II summarizes general approaches to data analysis, and Part III discusses guidelines for survey evaluation and the ethical aspects of survey use. Added features include comprehension questions and answers following each chapter, and an index of notations, and statistics terminology, as well as a subject index.

Sage Dictionary of Social Research Methods. 2006.

Contains over 230 definitions of terms related to the field of social research. Topics were selected based on their relationship to several "key themes" in the field, such as the philosophy of science, research paradigms and practical issues, and data collection. Each entry includes a brief definition, history and evaluation of the topic; a list of associated concepts within the dictionary; and a brief selection of recommended readings. This source is beneficial for defining the main terms in social research, but also for browsing in order to gain further understanding of the field.

The Sage Encyclopedia of Social Science Research Methods. 2004.

Intended for researchers and social science students, this three-volume resource outlines the purposes and basic principles of social science research methods. A list of entries and a reader’s guide (that lists entries by subject) precedes each volume. The encyclopedia features two major types of entries: definitions that provide a quick explanation of a methodological term; and the more in-depth discussion of the nature, history, application (with an example), and implication of using a certain method. Many entries include a reference list. Each entry is written by an authority in the field, covering both quantitative and qualitative methods. The first and third volumes contain indexes.

The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research. 3rd ed. 2005.

Aimed at undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty, this essential text defines qualitative research and its numerous methodologies and demonstrates "how to do qualitative research." This third edition includes 42 new chapters and covers 16 new topics such as indigenous research, critical and performance ethnography, arts-based inquiry, narrative inquiry, the ethics and strategies of on-line research, cultural and investigative poetics, and the politics of evaluation.

The Sage Handbook of Quantitative Methodology for the Social Sciences. 2004.

Intended for applied statisticians, empirical researchers, and graduate students, this handbook offers an introduction to social science research methods and quantitative concepts. It’s divided into six topical sections--scaling, testing and measurement, models for categorical data, models for multilevel data, models for latent variables, and foundational issues. Each chapter reviews the historical context for the topic; discusses current work, including examples; and provides a list of references for further reading. An index of researchers as well as a subject index is provided.

The Sage Handbook of Sociology. 2005.

Provides chapters on topics currently being discussed among scholars. Topics covered include globalization, poverty, gender relations, class and stratification, and much more. Divided into three parts: Theory and Method; The Axial Processes of Society; and Primary Debates. At the end of each chapter, there is a lengthy list of references. An introduction and an index are included.

Social Statistics for a Diverse Society. 2006.

Provides an introduction to social statistics. Topics covered include frequency distributions, graphic presentation, and measures of variability. Emphasis is placed on the relevance of statistics to daily and professional life. Tables and graphs accompany the text. An index/glossary is included.

Social Theory: Essential Readings. 2nd ed. 2003.

Provides a chronological list of important social theorists and their major works. Also provides excerpts from the major works. The theorists are divided into two groups "classical" starting from Comte (1798-1857) and "contemporary" starting with Jessie Bernard (1903-1996). Contains a glossary and an index of terms.

Survey Methodology. 2004.

Intended as a textbook for a one-semester, graduate-level course in survey methodology, it describes the basic principles of survey design, provides advice on executing surveys, and explores the research underlying current practice. Basic knowledge of statistics is required to understand the content. Each chapter includes suggestions for further reading and practice exercises. References and an index are included.

The A-Z of Social Research: a Dictionary of Key Social Science Concepts. 2003.

Provides definitions, explanations, and methods of use with illustrations of key social science concepts. The concepts are listed in a table of contents in an alphabetical index form. Notes and references are provided at the end of each definition.

The A-Z of Social Research Jargon. 1998.

This work offers an explanation of research vocabulary typically used in the social sciences in order for beginners to become familiar with common terms and for others to gain a more in-depth understanding. From abstract to z-score, each entry includes an explanation of everyday use as well as research use, provides an example, and lists related terms.

Blackwell Companion to Major Social Theorists. 2000.

This volume is a collection of essays on 25 of the leading social theorists. Divided into 2 sections, one section discusses classical social theorists and the other contemporary social theorists. The essays include a brief discussion of their life and work as well as place them within a greater social context with various other thinkers. Includes bibliographies of work by each theorist as well as works on them and on their theories for further reading.

Blackwell Dictionary of Modern Social Thought. 2nd ed. 2003.

Provides users with detailed definitions for a variety of concepts related to sociology and social theory. Entries included fall and are arranged into three overarching themes: the major concepts which figure in social thought, the principal schools and movements of thought, and those institutions and organizations which have either been important objects of social analysis, or have themselves engendered significant doctrines and ideas. This volume includes an extensive bibliography.

The Blackwell Dictionary of Sociology. 2000.

This new edition includes 75 new entries, an updated biographical section, extensive revisions and updates, and more thorough cross-referencing. Aimed at both graduate and undergraduate students in the field of sociology, it explains the relationship of a discipline's vocabulary to the discipline and to the portion of the world that makes up the subject matter studied in the discipline. Includes methodological and statistical terminology and 150 biographical sketches. An index is provided to help further with cross-referencing and finding embedded topics and names.

A Critical Dictionary of Sociology. 1989.

Presents a critical analysis of key sociological concepts, both classical and modern. The alphabetically arranged entries include theoretical, epistemological, philosophical, political and empirical concepts. Entries reveal the personal commentary of authors and include comprehensive bibliographies. A subject/name index is included.

The Dictionary of Criminal Justice. 5th ed. 2000.

Includes 3,600 entries, a few of which are accompanied by charts, graphs, or illustrations, of major personalities, terminology, events, concepts, and legislation associated with criminal justice in the United States. Also included: a bibliography; index and useful appendices containing information on doctoral programs in the U.S.; a list of criminal justice journals; a new compilation of web sites in the field; and summaries of 1,000 key U.S. Supreme Court rulings of importance to the criminal justice system.

The Dictionary of Critical Social Science. 1999.

Defines terms that are important in the fields of sociology, philosophy, social psychology, political science, criminal justice, anthropology, and many others. Includes some biographical entries. Makes an effort to include feminist issues and gender politics and takes into account geopolitical change, including the rise of disparate political systems out of the old Soviet bloc; the pervasive effects of global capitalism and transnationalism; and emerging postmodern, semiotic, and chaos/complexity theory perspectives. Individual entries are cross-referenced to related terms.

Dictionary of Medical Sociology. 1997.

This dictionary, to be used by students, scholars, and practitioners in medical sociology, provides a brief explanation of each term. An introduction discusses the discipline of medical sociology, while an extensive bibliography identifies additional sources of information on the subject. Extensively cross-referenced and includes an index.

Dictionary of Qualitative Inquiry. 2nd ed. 2001.

This dictionary is a guide to the terms and phrases that partially shape the nature, purpose, logic, meaning and methods of the practices of qualitative inquiry. Focuses on the concepts and theoretical orientations in qualitative studies. Provides a list of key references at the end of each entry.

Dictionary of Race, Ethnicity and Culture. 2003.

This volume provides brief (1-5 page) definitions of 200 terms relevant to the study of race, ethnicity, and culture. Include both everyday terms and specialized academic vocabulary. The volume is potentially useful to both general readers and scholars; however, the language of the entries favors a somewhat educated audience. Each entry provides introductory information and a list of bibliographic references. An appendix outlining the professional affiliations of entry authors, and a name and subject indexes are included.

Dictionary of Sociology. 2005.

Written by a distinguished team of sociologists from the UK, this source includes terms from related disciplines such as economics, psychology and anthropology. Topics are arranged alphabetically and include theory as well as biographical sketches of key figures in these fields. Many entries include at least one bibliographical source for further research. Formerly known as The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Sociology, 1998 (301.03 C7481998, ESSL stacks).

Dictionary of the Social Sciences. 2002.

Provides students and researchers with definitions for the myriad of obscure, and often technical, terms that they are likely to encounter while conducting research in the social sciences. Contains over 520 pages of definitions as well as a comprehensive bibliography.

Dictionary of Statistics and Methodology: A Nontechnical Guide for the Social Sciences. 3rd ed. 2005.

Provides nontechnical definitions (i.e. in standard English and avoiding algebraic definitions) of statistical and methodological terms used in the social and behavioral sciences. Intended for "educated general readers," it focuses on concepts rather than calculations. Examples and illustrations are included when useful. Technical terms used to define other terms are asterisked when they too have entries. Includes key to frequently used symbols and the Greek alphabet, list of illustrations, and suggestions for further reading.

Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice. 2nd ed. 2002.

From abortion to wiretapping and eavesdropping, this four-volume set contains 250 highly accessible essays that examine criminal justice and criminal behavior. This second edition includes updated essay information and also new material on topics like feminist criminology, international criminal courts, and sexual predators. Each essay contains a bibliography of selected reference sources and cross references to related material. The source has both a general index and a legal index, which includes a table of cases and other legal documents.

Encyclopedia of Criminology and Deviant Behavior. 2001.

This four-volume work contains over 500 articles relevant to the sociological study of deviance in its many forms and as exemplified in various behaviors. Each of the volumes is divided into a wide subfield of the study of deviance: historical and theoretical issues; crime and juvenile delinquency; sexual deviance; and pathological behavior and physical handicap. Each article is followed by bibliographic references and author and subject indexes are included.

Encyclopedia of Diasporas. 2004.

Geared towards both undergraduate and graduate students, this encyclopedia explores the reasons for and effects of diaspora on various parts of the world, offering a broad comparative perspective. It is broken down into three parts: Diaspora Overviews, Topics, and Diaspora Communities. The essays include an in-depth narrative, tables with further explanations, and extensive bibliographies. Subject index and glossary are also included.

Encyclopedia of Family Life. 1995.

This five-volume encyclopedia offers current articles on full range of family issues that deal with modern society in Canada and the United States. Arranged alphabetically, these 452 articles address family subjects from a variety of perspectives. Each article, ranging in length from 250 to 4000 words, defines terms, people, and organizations, and discusses controversies, historical trends and events, or health concerns, laws and court cases. This set includes bibliographical references and an index.

Encyclopedia of Globalization. 2007.

This four volume set contains nearly 400 entries, from acid rain to youth culture, to cover the multiple aspects of globalization affecting sectors of society around the world. Each volume includes a list of entries, reader’s guide, and a cumulative index. All entries contain a bibliography and recommend related entries or documents. The fourth volume also includes primary source documents related to the entries, the CSGR Globalisation Index that measures dimensions of globalization per country, and an additional selected bibliography arranged by subject areas.

Encyclopedia of Modern American Social Issues. 1997.

This one-volume encyclopedia consists of alphabetically arranged entries on 20th century American social issues ranging from abortion and affirmative action to V-chips and Woodstock. Entries are 2 to 5 pages in length and are written for a general audience. Includes cross references, suggestions for further reading, bibliography of sources, and a subject index.

Encyclopedia of Population. 2003.

The Encyclopedia of Population contains 336 articles (written by 278 authors) on various topics related to the study of population. Most entries range between 500 and 1000 words, with a few that span over 3000 words. Each article also contains a short bibliography. In addition, there are roughly sixty biographical entries of "persons selected from those whose work has been important in the development of population studies." Population tables, as well as a comprehensive index, are included in the second volume.

Encyclopedia of Prisons & Correctional Facilities. 2005.

Contains up-to-date statistics and academic research on historical and current penal systems in the United States. Areas of interest include prison architecture, theories of punishment, prison populations, prison reform, juvenile justice, staff, treatment programs, privatization, labor, sentencing policies and laws. Entries are cross-referenced and include sidebars and illustrations. Race and gender issues are given particular attention throughout. Includes an appendix of institutions in the federal prison system, and a chronology of key legal cases, a list of publications, a list of the founding of certain penal establishments, and an index.

Encyclopedia of Race and Ethnic Studies. 2004.

This encyclopedia contains basic, concise entries for terms used in race and ethnic studies, which makes it a straightforward resource for both students and scholars. Coverage focuses on the United Kingdom and the U.S., but includes some additional international topics, as well. The definitions are arranged alphabetically. The entries are cross-listed and some have suggestions for further reading. There is also an index and guide to internet resources.

Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences. 1930-35.

An important work that is still valuable for the quality of scholarship, the historical background which it provides in many entries, the two comprehensive introductions to the social sciences in Volume 1, and the large number of biographical entries. Also important as a survey of the state of the social sciences in the 1930s. Cross references in Biographies.

Encyclopedia of Social Theory. 2006.

This encyclopedia covers topics in social theory, focusing on schools, current debates and important theorists. Each of the 479 entries highlights sources for further reading. The work includes lists of entries and contributors as well as an index.

Encyclopedia of Sociology. 2nd ed. 2000.

This revised and updated five-volume set contains information pertinent to the field of sociology. Arranged alphabetically by subject, the articles provide a good starting point for research in the field. Each article is followed by a short listing of references to further works about the topic. The final volume contains a comprehensive index.

Encyclopedia of World Poverty. 2006.

This extensive three-volume work contains over 800 articles on poverty, including entries on history, definitions and measurement techniques, individuals and organizations, causes and effects, political and economic issues, and relief initiatives. Includes entries for 191 countries affected by poverty. The first volume includes a chronology of poverty, and each article includes cross-references and a bibliography. The third volume contains a glossary, an index, and two appendices: one of U.S. state economic data and one of statistical profiles of selected countries.

Families Across Cultures: A 30-Nation Psychological Study. 2006.

By looking at thirty countries across the globe, each representing a different geopolitical zone, this book examines three main issues: the differences in family networks, similarities of families across cultures, and worldwide family changes as a result of social changes. Divided into two parts, part one discusses the theories, methodologies, and findings of the study, while part two looks at the results of each represented country. Includes many tables and figures, an extensive bibliography, and an appendix which includes the questionnaire used in the study.

Families in Global and Multicultural Perspective. 2nd ed. 2006.

Intended for use in an undergraduate and graduate comparative family course, the book travels across geographic, cultural, and historical boundaries to explore the diversity of the world’s families. It examines a full range of topics including family origin and universality, family functions, marital structure, kinship rules, comparative research methods, family development, marriage adjustment, parenting, divorce, and aging. Includes author and subject index.

Fifty Key Sociologists: The Formative Theorists. 2007.

This resource contains the biographies of fifty theorists whose ideas contributed to the formation of social theory and social research at a time when sociology was becoming a distinct discipline. Entries are listed alphabetically and each includes the sociologist’s major works and suggested further readings. An index is provided.

Handbook of Economic Sociology. 2nd ed. 2005.

Intended for undergraduate and graduate students, this handbook is a compilation of current research in the field of economic sociology. The 31 essays included provide general surveys of the field as well as explore specific areas of inquiry. Issues addressed include religion and economic life; gender and the economy; economy and the environment; welfare states; coordination and conflict among corporations; the informal economy; ethnic economics; cross-national economic comparisons; and socialist economies.

Handbook of Marriage and the Family. 2nd ed. 1999.

This updated edition of this work includes concepts, ideas, and review of research and theoretical essays on marriage and family development published after 1987. Major concepts addressed include family diversity, changing family patterns and roles, the influence of other institutions on the family (such as religion, law, and work), and theory and methodology of studying families. Each chapter is written by a scholar or practitioner in the field and includes extensive reference lists. A general index is included.

Handbook of Religion and Social Institutions. 2005.

Provides a view of the relationship between religion and society from a sociologist’s perspective. There are seven broad topics including family, inequality, social control, and culture. Each of the seven topics are further divided into more narrow subjects such as education, aging, economy, social class, law sports, and technology. Each chapter contains extensive references at the end. An index is included.

The History of Human Populations. 2001.

The main focus of this set is "to explore the relevance of the types of universal trends that are found in population growth and decline for demographic changes in migrations and in the population receiving them." Both volumes have many graphs and tables and include a bibliography and index.

Historical Dictionary of Utopianism. 2004.

Covers broadly the development of all types of utopianism over several centuries. Includes biographical entries on important theoreticians and thinkers, and entries on various utopian communities and organizations. An appendix is also included that provides the location and dates for each of these communities and organizations. Includes a chronology of events and an extensive bibliography.

International Encyclopedia of Economic Sociology. 2006.

This work provides an overview of the expanding field of economic sociology. 250 articles written by more than 160 experts define terms, concepts, and people in the field. Also included are entries on terms, concepts, and people from adjacent discipline like economics and anthropology. Articles include a definition of the topic, and its relevance to the discipline, historical background, core debates, schools, concepts and developments of the topic, a conclusion and outlook. Cross-references and a bibliography can be found at the end of each article.

International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family. 2nd ed. 2003.

This updated four-volume encyclopedia "is a compendium surveying the shared patterns and amazing variation in marriage and family life in a rapidly changing multicultural world" and is designed for use by general readers as well as scholars and students seeking information on global family lifestyles. Users can look for information by subject (e.g. adoption, later life families, stress) or by country name (though not every country is included). A complete list of articles and contributors is included at the front of volume 1 and an extensive index is located in volume 4.

International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences. 2001.

This encyclopedia offers comprehensive accounts of social and behavioral sciences, with an emphasis on incorporating current knowledge within a historical perspective. The entries, arranged alphabetically, include biographical articles of significant contributors to the field as well as topical articles that describe the issues, methods, disciplines, intersecting fields, and applications of social and behavioral sciences. Each entry is followed by a bibliography, and comprehensive subject and name indexes are included in each volume.

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International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences. 1968.

This encyclopedia offers comprehensive accounts of social and behavioral sciences, with an emphasis on incorporating current knowledge within a historical perspective. The entries, arranged alphabetically, include biographical articles of significant contributors to the field as well as topical articles that describe the issues, methods, disciplines, intersecting fields, and applications of social and behavioral sciences. Each entry is followed by a bibliography, and comprehensive subject and name indexes are included in each volume.

The International Handbook of Environmental Sociology. 1997.

Environmental sociology deals with human behavior as it both influences and is influenced by environmental conditions. Included are 31 essays written by scholars from 10 countries focusing on environmental issues in socialist, developed, and developing states. Part I deal with theoretical and conceptual issues; Part II focus on emerging issues such as gender, environmental consciousness, economic growth and politics; and Part III gives a region and country focused analyses. Each chapter has an extensive bibliography, and there is a general index.

The International Handbook of Sociology. 2000.

Provides an assessment of sociology in many of its specialized fields and represents the collaborative effort of an international group of sociologists. Includes chapters on conceptual perspectives, social and cultural differentiation, changing institutions and collective action, demography, cities and housing, art and leisure, and social problems. Includes name and subject index and bibliographical references.

Key Concepts in Social Research. 2004.

Offers focused and straightforward definitions of fifty key concepts in social research to assist the general student. Provides summary highlights of terms and ideas as well as cross-references. Each entry also includes key words, references, and examples.

Macmillan Encyclopedia of Death and Dying. 2003.

This is volume 1 (A-K) of a two volume set discussing topics related to the process of death and dying. In addition to subjects directly related to death (autopsy, cemeteries, ghosts, etc.), the volume also covers topics about how people deal with death through different religions as well as various medical practices.

Modern American Communes: A Dictionary. 2005.

This dictionary focuses on communal and utopian studies, attracting students from a wide variety of disciplines including anthropology, history, politics, psychology and religion. Entries are both biographical and on various communities. Provides a selected bibliography and an appendix of locations and establishment dates of different organizations.

Nature: Critical Concepts in the Social Sciences. 2005.

The purpose of this source is to demonstrate the debates currently occurring in sociology on the subject of how natural factors affect social and cultural factors. Topics addressed include: nature and the social sciences; biology and the social realm; are humans unique; in search of 'human nature': sociobiology and its discontents. An introduction provides a historical context and an extensive index and chronological table of contents is also included.

New Keywords: A Revised Vocabulary of Culture and Society. 2005.

Updates Raymond Williams' Keywords: A Vocabulary of Culture and Society and defines 142 keywords individually and in phrases, depending on their current usage. Includes words that are important to multiple segments of society and describes the historical development of meanings of terms adopted by new users facing societal changes. This work, unlike Williams', was devised by a team of contributors from a variety of countries, giving the definitions an international scope. A lengthy list of references is included.

Penguin Dictionary of Sociology. 5th ed. 2006.

This comprehensive dictionary includes brief essays on technical terms, concepts, movements, and major writers. Also includes an extensive bibliography.

Prisons and Prison Systems: A Global Encyclopedia. 2006.

This comprehensive encyclopedia provides a historical overview and current research on all prison systems in the word. Entries are on important institutions, penal theories, prisoner culture and life, and notable prisoners and personnel and are extensively cross-referenced. Includes an alphabetical and topical list of entries and a chronology at the beginning, and a bibliography and index at the end. Includes various appendices on prison writing, prison museums, histories of prison and their prisoners, and much more.

The Sage Dictionary of Criminology. 2005.

This dictionary is a resource for students in the fields of criminology, criminal justice studies, the sociology of crime and deviance, police studies, socio-legal studies, social policy, criminal law and social work. Provides a definition for each entry, followed by a “distinctive features” section that is encyclopedic in style. Key readings sections at the end of each entry offer further guidance.

The Sage Dictionary of Cultural Studies. 2004.

Cultural studies is "an interdisciplinary or post-disciplinary field of inquiry that explores the production and inculcation of culture or maps of meaning." Arranged alphabetically, the entries are topical and biographical in nature; topical entries introduce essential terminology while biographical entries introduce important individuals in the field. Each entry includes cross-references to relevant terms.

The Sage Dictionary of Sociology. 2006.

Contains over 1000 entries on notable theorists and terms in sociology and related disciplines. The entries are arranged alphabetically and many include cross-references. Terms or names within each definition that have their own entries in the dictionary are indicated in bold type. This source is largely intended for readers new to the field, but is appropriate for anyone seeking an accessible overview of one of the included topics. A bibliography suggests both contemporary and classic works for further reading.

Sex and Sexuality. 2006.

The articles contained within this three volume set (Sexuality Today: Trends and Controversies; Sexual Function and Disfunction; and Sexual Deviation and Sexual Offenses) investigate the roles of biological, sociocultural and psychological factors in human sexuality. Chapters provide detailed overviews of topics, including recent scholarship and trends, and conclude with bibliographies and avenues for further research. Each volume concludes with an index.

Survey of Social Science, Sociology Series. 1994.

This multi-volume encyclopedia of sociological terms and concepts is composed of long entries averaging six pages. Each of the more than three hundred articles provide an overview of the topic specifically designed for the non-specialist in the field, a list of key terms, explanatory text, and a bibliography. Articles are extensively cross-indexed and each volume includes an index.

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Advances in Experimental Social Psychology. 1964-.

Four or five articles in each annual volume examine in a compressed or distilled format the literature on a narrow field of research in experimental social psychology. Full citations of the numerous works discussed are given at the end of each article. Each volume has a subject index and a list of contents of earlier volumes.

(Oak Street)
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Annual Review of Sociology. 1975-.

New developments in the field of sociology are discussed in essays covering broad subject areas.

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(online)

Sociological Methodology. 1969-.

Collections of essays that summarize and evaluate recent advances in statistical and quantitative methods and introduce new results. The authors, who are sociologists, statisticians and economists, introduce materials and suggest new paradigms for established areas.

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American Journal of Sociology. 1895-

Published bimonthly by the University of Chicago Press, this source contains scholarly articles and numerous, detailed book reviews written by academics.

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Contemporary Sociology: A Journal of Reviews. 1895-

A bimonthly publication of the American Sociological Association, the issues generally include more than a dozen review essays and around 100 shorter reviews which are divided into nearly 30 subject categories. Includes an extensive listing of recent publications.

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Sociological Review. 1953-.

This quarterly review journal, published by Blackwell for Keele University (England), contains in-depth, scholarly reviews of new books. Also contains articles on sociological topics and notes on new research.

Advanced Research Methodology: An Annotated Guide to Sources. 1991.

Lists and describes over 2500 journal articles and books dealing with "every aspect of the research process from problem formulation to publication." Part I covers methods and procedures of conducting research; Part II examines psychometrics (theory, reliability, validity, selection and construction of instruments, and related issues); and Part III provides an overview of statistical analysis. Includes author and subject indexesThis quarterly review journal, published by Blackwell for Keele University (England), contains in-depth, scholarly reviews of new books. Also contains articles on sociological topics and notes on new research.

Race and Crime: an Annotated Bibliography. 2000.

Provides a comprehensive list of citations on crime and race including books, articles, dissertations, government documents, and web sites. Section I highlights race-specific research; Section II addresses special issues; and Section III is a listing of web sites where government documents on crime and justice can be located. An author index and a subject index are included.