Reference Books--General Sociology Resources (print)
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.
Encyclopedia of social theoryCall Number: Ref. HM425 .E47 2005
Encyclopedia of social problemsCall Number: Ref. HN28 .E55 2008
Reference Books--Subject Specific (print)
International encyclopedia of marriage and familyCall Number: Ref. HQ9 .E52 2003
Sex and sexualityCall Number: Ref. HQ21 .S4716 2006
Encyclopedia of children and childhood: in history and societyCall Number: Ref. HQ767.84 .E53 20033 volumes
Men and masculinities: a social, cultural, and historical encyclopediaCall Number: Ref. HQ1090.3 .M436 2004
Encyclopedia of gender in mediaCall Number: Ref. P96.S5 E53 2012
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Encyclopedias and More
- Britannica OnlineThe electronic version of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. An excellent starting point for almost any topic of research, the Britannica offers both concise descriptions, and longer, more comprehensive articles on a wide variety of topics.
- Oxford Reference Online100 well-known and trusted dictionaries and reference books combined into a single cross-searchable web database.