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Encyclopedias
The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology by Call Number: Carothers Library Reference - Non Circulating HM425 B53 2007 Vol. 1-10ISBN: 9781405124331Publication Date: 2007This ten volume set provides 1700 alphabetically arranged essays dealing with aspects of sociology. Includes timeline, bibliographical references, and index.
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Education and Sociology by Call Number: Carothers Library Reference - Non Circulating LC189.95 E38 2002ISBN: 0815316151Publication Date: 2001An informative encyclopedia on education and sociology including topics such as adolescents, working parents, race and gender inequality and more. Includes references at the end of each entry as well as an index.
Encyclopedia of Social Theory by Call Number: Carothers Library Reference - Non Circulating HM425 E47 2005 Vol. 1-2ISBN: 0761926119Publication Date: 2004A two volume set--this title presents key concepts of social theory from different geographic locations and perspectives. It includes bibliographical references.
Encyclopedia of Sociology by Call Number: Carothers Library Reference - Non Circulating HM425 E5 2000 Vol 1-5ISBN: 0028648536Publication Date: 2000A five volume set featuring essays on various aspects of sociology. Includes bibliographical references and index.
International Encyclopedia of Economic Sociology by Call Number: Carothers Library Reference - Non Circulating HM35 I565 2006ISBN: 0415286735Publication Date: 2005This encyclopedia covers the social, political and cultural behaviors associated with economics. It has entries from A-Z with a list of references/suggestions for further reading after each entry, as well as an index.
Dictionaries
Biographical Dictionary of Sociologists by Call Number: Carothers Library Reference - Non Circulating HM478 S74 2008ISBN: 9780786433285Publication Date: 2008This title includes 190 entries of women and men who have made significant contributions to the field. Entries include personal details, career information, an overview of contributions, and a bibliography of the person's writings. Includes timeline and index.
A Dictionary of Sociology (4 ed). by Call Number: Carothers Library Reference - Non Circulating HM425 D5735 2014ISBN: 9780199683581Publication Date: 2014One of the field's leading reference sources--it also includes bibliographical references within entries.
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The Blackwell Dictionary of Sociology by Call Number: Carothers Library Reference - Non Circulating HM425 J64 2000ISBN: 0631216804Publication Date: 2000A user-friendly source for terms used within the field of sociology. This title is broken up by ideas and biographical sketches and includes an index. The specific entries also have a list of suggested readings.
The Cambridge Dictionary of Sociology by Call Number: Carothers Library Reference - Non Circulating HM425 C36 2006ISBN: 052183290XPublication Date: 2006This one volume includes key terms and sociologists. Entries include references.
The Penguin Dictionary of Sociology by Call Number: Carothers Library Reference - Non Circulating HM425 .A23 2006ISBN: 9780141013756Publication Date: 2006A clear and concise dictionary of terms centrally related to sociology, and includes an extensive bibliography.
Bibliographies
ALA Guide to Sociology & Psychology Reference by
Call Number: Carothers Library Reference - Non Circulating HM585 A53 2011ISBN: 9780838910252Publication Date: 2011An annotated bibliography focusing on all aspects and issues of sociology and psychology reference services. A great reference tool.
Sociology by Call Number: Carothers Library Reference - Non CirculatingISBN: 1563089475Publication Date: 2005A concise guide to reference sources in the the filed of sociology. It is broken down by broad and specific guides, and includes an index.
Handbooks
21st Century Sociology by Call Number: Carothers Library Reference - Non Circulating HM585 A13 2007 Vol. 1-2ISBN: 9781412916080Publication Date: 2006This two volume set presents an overview of sociology including the traditional and emerging sub-fields broken down by topic. It includes bibliographical references.
The Oxford Handbook of Cultural Sociology by Call Number: Carothers Library Reference - Non Circulating HM621 .O94 2012ISBN: 9780195377767Publication Date: 2012This handbook addresses issues such as power, politics, economics, mass media, social movements, religion, health and more. It is organized by these areas of study rather than by theories--a great resource to explore the topics of cultural sociology. It also includes references per entry and an index.
