Sociology
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Background Information
Blackwell Dictionary of Sociology : A User's Guide to Sociological Language HM425 J64 2000 Main Ref
Also available on NetLibrary.
Citation Guides for Print & Electronic Resources from the UA Library
Examples of citations for MLA, APA, and Chicago Styles, as well as links to subject specific citation styles.
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.
Encyclopedia Britannica (Available only to UA Students, Faculty, and Staff).
Concise as well as scholarly articles on a wide variety of subjects.
Encyclopedia of Social Work HV 35 S6 19th 1995 Main Ref
Articles on the most current scholarly analyses of practice and research in the field of Social Work. Also includes biographies (3 volumes).
Encyclopedia of Sociology HM17 E5 1992 Main Ref
Articles by noted sociologists aimed at students, sociologists and other professionals (4 volumes).
Encyclopedia of Urban Cultures: Cities and Cultures around the World HT108.5 E53 2002 Main Ref
Articles on both thematic issues and over 200 cities worldwide, from Abidjan to Zagreb (4 volumes).
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).
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).
The Max Weber Dictionary: Key Words and Central Concepts HM425 .S94 2005 Main Ref
A sociology dictionary of words and phases; includes some German.
Social Science Encyclopedia H41 S63 1996 Main Ref
Intended for the sophisticated reader, but not necessarily specialist. Includes articles on contemporary academic thinking about the individual in society.
Social Work Dictionary HV12 B37 1995 Main Ref
Includes social work terminology, major events relevant to social work and brief biographies of people who had a major impact on the profession.