Sociology

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Background Information

Sociology: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources

HM585.S68 A24 2005 Main Reference

Dictionaries

Blackwell Dictionary of Sociology : A User's Guide to Sociological Language 

Also available in print at HM425 J64 2000 Main Ref.

A Dictionary of Sociology HM17 C66 1998 Main Ref
Designed for beginners through professionals; includes biographical sketches, methods, concepts, and cross-references to other disciplines.

The Max Weber Dictionary: Key Words and Central Concepts HM425 .S94 2005 Main Ref
A sociology dictionary of words and phases; includes some German.

Encyclopedias

International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Print edition also available at H41 I58 2001 Main Ref
Articles covering the whole range of social and behavioral sciences; includes biographies

International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences

Covers broad range of scholarly articles in the social sciences, including biographies of key figures. Completely revises and updates the 1968 edition (found at H40 .A2 I5 Main).

Encyclopedia of Sociology  HM17 E5 1992 Main Ref
Articles by noted sociologists aimed at students, sociologists and other professionals  (4 volumes).

International Encyclopedia of Sociology HM17 I53 1995 Main Ref
Articles on the essential topics in sociology aimed at the student and non-specialist.  Each article includes an overview, applications, context, and bibliography (2 volumes).