Below are key reference books that provide a general overview of a topic or help identify synonyms, related terms, or basic data. These sources often include references and lists of further readings.
International encyclopedia of the social & behavioral sciences
The Blackwell encyclopedia of sociology
Encyclopedia of Japanese American history: an A-to-Z reference from 1868 to the present
The Hispanic American almanac: a reference work on Hispanics in the United States
Encyclopedia of African-American culture and history: the Black experience in the Americas
The Native North American almanac: a reference work on native North Americans in the United States and Canada
Encyclopedia of race, ethnicity, and society
