Subject Research Guides   University of West Florida Libraries

Sociology

Reference Guides Indexes & Abstracts Bibliographies Dictionaries & Encyclopedias Handbooks

Biographies & Directories Statistical Sources Journals Internet Sites

 

Reference Guides

Finding the Source in Sociology and Anthropology. 1987. (Ref. HM 51 B84)

This work serves as a bibliography of reference sources in sociology and anthropology and includes a thesaurus of terms which acts as a cumulative index to the reference sources.

Handbook of Research Methods: A Guide for Practitioners and Students in the Social Sciences. 2nd edition. 2002. (Ref. Q 180 .55 M4 S67 2002)

The table of contents of this work outlines the research process and follows the steps used in planning and conducting research. Appendixes include a glossary of terms, abbreviations, and symbols; the Greek alphabet; statistical tables; and a checklist for the research proposal.

Sage Encyclopedia of Social Science Research Methods. 2004. 3 volumes. (Ref. H 62 S34 2004)

The "cardinal aim of this encyclopedia is to provide readers... an introduction to research methods by giving an account of their purposes, principles, developments, and applications." The alphabetically arranged entries include examples, discussions, and references. A large bibliography and index are in volume 3.

Social Research Methods
http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/

This site presents comprehensive, information concerning social science research, including an online textbook, a statistics handbook, computer simulations of research design, and other research aids. This online source is maintained by Dr. Bill Trochim at Cornell University.

Sociology: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources. 1997. (Ref. HM 51 A2)

This annotated bibliography of sociology-related reference materials rprovides author/title and subject indexes.

Indexes & Abstracts

Academic Index ASAP. (InfoTrac)

Academic Index is a comprehensive database of popular and scholarly journal and newspaper articles in the social sciences, sciences, and humanities.

Combined Retrospective Indexes to Journals in Sociology. 6 volumes. 1895-1974. (Ref. HM 1 C73)

This work includes 400,000 articles from back files of 531 journals in sociology. It is arranged into 86 broad categories, each with its own chronological and keyword index. For more current information, consult the Cumulative Index of Sociology Journals (Ref. HM 1 L34).

Contemporary Women's Issues. 1992- (RDS)

This database indexes books, journals, newsletters, research reports from non-profit groups, government and international agencies, and fact sheets concerning contemporary women's issues on health and human rights in over 150 countries.

Ethnic Newswatch. (ProQuest)

This database provides full-text information from newspapers, magazines, and journals of the ethnic, minority, and native press. Articles are available in both English and Spanish. The titles in Ethnic NewsWatch represent the diversity of the American population in ways that are generally not seen in the mainstream media and, therefore, in other online databases.

GenderWatch. (ProQuest)

GenderWatch is a full-text database focusing on the impact of gender across a broad spectrum of subjects. The database primarily contains current publications, but also indexes archival material dating back to the 1970s for selected titles.

Index to Current Urban Documents. 1972-1993. (Ref. Z 7165 .U5 I654)

This standard index for the study of population is arranged by broad subjects including mortality, marriage, divorce, family, demographics, and economic interrelations. See also Sage Urban Studies Abstracts (Ref. HT 51 S24).

Inter-University Consortium for Political & Social Research. (ICPSR)

The ICPSR, established at the University of Michigan, maintains and provides access to a vast archive of over 45,000 social science-related surveys, studies, and datasets for research and instruction. The Website allows searching of the abstracts in the database, but downloading is required to view the extensive files of raw data. Topics covered in the ICPSR include history, political science, criminal justice, education, social work, public health and medical care, law, sociology, demography, foreign policy, and economics. UWF Statistical Consulting Services (850-474-2790), located in Building 39, Room 129 of UWF's main campus, may be able to assist users in interpreting and analyzing data downloaded from the ICPSR. While the resource is accessible to undergraduates, because of its complex nature and contents, the database is most appropriate for use by faculty and graduate students.

Inventory of Marriage and Family Literature. 1973/74 - 1993/94. (Ref. HQ 728 I57)

This index to journal articles relating to all aspects of marriage and family life updates the International Bibliography of Research in Marriage and the Family Volume 1: 1900-1964; Volume 2: 1965-1972 (Ref. Z 7164 M2 A48).

PAIS International. 1972-

This index to books, journals, and government documents includes coverage of sociology, public administration, politics, economics, and international law. The printed version of PAIS (Ref. H 1 P943) is available from 1915-1996.

Population Index. 1986-
http://popindex.princeton.edu/index.html

This database provides citations to and abstracts of books, journal articles, papers, and other research materials related to population. The site offers browsing and searching capabilities by subject, author, keyword, and geographic region.

Social Science Citation Index. 1981- (Datastar)

The Social Science Citation Index is available via DataStarWeb, but requires a password which can be obtained at the library Reference Desk. This index provides access to journal articles in sociology, social work, psychology, political science, and other related disciplines. The index may be searched by subject, author, or cited author.

Social Sciences Full-Text. 1983- (WilsonWeb)

This multi-disciplinary database provides access to journal articles in sociology and the other social sciences.

Sociological Abstracts. 1963- (Cambridge)

This database provides abstracts of articles from over 1,000 international sociology and social science journals. A cumulative index appears annually. To most effectively use the index, consult the Thesaurus of Sociological Index Terms (Ref. HM 1 S672) to determine the appropriate terminology. The printed version of this source, Sociological Abstracts (Ref. HM 1 S67), is available from 1953 to 1996.

Women's Studies Abstracts. 1972- (Ref. HQ 1101 W6)

This index contains abstracts of articles published in journals relating to women's studies. Coverage includes topics such as psychology, family planning, literature, interpersonal relations, society, and politics.

Bibliographies

Annual Review of Sociology. 1975- (Book Stacks HM 1 A763)

This annual handbook provides an overview of sociological literature, including an extensive bibliography of research performed during that year.

Current Sociology. 1952- (Book Stacks Z 7161 C8)

This work reports trends in the discipline of sociology and provides bibliographies on current topics in the field.

International Bibliography of Sociology. 1951- (Ref. Z 7161 I 594)

This work lists articles, books, and book reviews in a classified arrangement. Subject and author indexes are provided in both French and English.

MOST Clearinghouse
http://www.unesco.org/most/welcome.htm

This research program, developed and maintained by UNESCO, provides full-text access to research in the social sciences. The clearinghouse publications primarily relate to social, economic, environmental, and technological transformations, as well as to general multicultural issues.

Sociology, Anthropology, and Development. 1994. (Ref. HM 41 .C45)

This bibliography of World Bank publications relating to sociology and anthropology contains annotated citations of journal articles, books, and government documents.

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

Blackwell Dictionary of Sociology. 2000. (Ref. HM 425 J64 2000)

Subtitled A User's Guide to Sociological Language, this dictionary provides definitions of terms describing theories and aspects of social life. Each entry is followed by a list of references and related subject headings.

Dictionary of Demography. 1985. (Ref. HB 847 .2 P7413)

This work contains definitions of methods, terms, and concepts used in the discipline of demography. Bibliographies are provided after each entry. See also the International Encyclopedia of Population (Ref. HB 849.2 I55).

Encyclopedia of American Social History. 4 volumes. 1993. (Ref. HN 57 E58)

This work provides extensive coverage of the development of American society, including essays on the history of American culture, as well as theoretical issues such as social identity (e.g., race, social class, gender, religion), forces shaping society (e.g., urbanization, industrialization, market revolution), patterns of everyday life (e.g., work, food, housing), and phases of the life cycle. Bibliographies follow each section of essays. See also, Encyclopedia of Social History (Ref. HN 28 E53).

Encyclopedia of Marriage, Divorce, and the Family. 1989. (Ref. HQ 9 D38)

This comprehensive source contains essays on all aspects of marriage and family, including adoption, alimony, courtship, marriage counseling, family violence, weddings, and teenage pregnancy. Statistical data often accompanies the descriptive text.

Encyclopedia of Modern American Extremists and Extremist Groups. 2002. (Ref. HN 90 .R3 A75)

This work provides up-to-date information on 275 of the most influential and significant homegrown extremists and extremist groups that have operated in the U.S. since 1950, although more than 75% of the coverage deals with the period since the 1980s.

Encyclopedia of Modern American Social Issues. 1997. (Ref. HN 57 .K73)

This work provides concise definitions of terms and concepts relating to social affairs, including such terms as gun control, domestic violence, death penalty, urban renewal, and welfare reform. Select entries provide references to additional sources.

Encyclopedia of Social Issues. 4 volumes. 1997. (Ref. HN 57 .E59)

This comprehensive encyclopedia provides definitions of social issues, addressing such topics as adoption, alcoholism, and animal abuse.

Encyclopedia of Sociology. 4 volumes. 1991. (Ref. HM 17 E5)

This comprehensive encyclopedia provides information on a variety of sociological issues, presenting descriptions of concepts such as family, health, politics, population, social movements, and urbanization. Bibliographies follow each entry.

Encyclopedic Dictionary of Sociology. 1991. (Ref HM 17 E529)

This work provides concise definitions of over 1,300 theories, processes, and trends in sociology. Cross references, illustrations, topic guides, and subject directories facilitate the use of this dictionary.

International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences (IESBS). 2001. (Ref. H 41 I58 2001 & available online)

This highly inter-disciplinary, 26-volume encyclopedia set provides thousands of detailed articles written by 4,000 authors from over 50 countries, including 150 biographical entries of deceased scientists and scholars. The fully cross-referenced work also provides approximately 90,000 bibliographic references and concludes with comprehensive name and subject indexes. This new reference tool helps to supplement and update the information contained in MacMillan's classic, 18-volume International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences (Ref. H 40 A2 I5) published in 1968.

International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences. 18 volumes. 1968. (Ref H 40 A2 I5)

Although dated, this comprehensive encyclopedia of the social sciences is a standard research source which covers the social aspects of many fields relating to sociology such as medicine, psychology, aging, and education.

Handbooks

Gallup Poll: Public Opinion. 1972- (Ref. HN 90 PB G3). Also available online at http://www.gallup.com

This annually updated work provides the reports of the Gallup Poll surveys since 1935. See also the Roper Center's Public Opinion Poll on the Internet at http://www.ropercenter.uconn.edu/. See also An American Profile: Opinions and Behavior, 1972-1989 (Ref. HM 261 A75).

Handbook of Clinical Sociology. 1991. (Ref. HM 73 H3515)

This work contains an annotated bibliography of sources relating to clinical sociology, a list of sociological associations, and a chronological history of the discipline of clinical sociology.

Handbook of American Popular Culture. 1978- (Ref. E 169 .1 H2643)

Offers essays on various aspects of popular culture including advertising, the circus, toys, sports, films, etc. The essays were prepared by authorities in the field. Bibliographies follow each entry.

Police Misconduct in America: A Reference Handbook. 2001. (Ref. HV 8141 C44)

This work examines several forms of police misconduct that have been identified since the early 1900s, including police corruption, police deviance, and excessive force.

Survey of Social Science: Sociology Series. 5 volumes. 1994. (Ref. HM 17 .S86)

Over 300 areas of sociology are introduced and described in this handbook, including issues such as aging, culture, demography, social interaction, and rural life. The lengthy entries include a glossary of related terms, an overview of the issue, and a bibliography.

Biographies & Directories

American Social Leaders. 1993. (Ref. HN 65 M38)

This volume presents biographies of over 350 men and women who have been active in social movements in the United States.

American Sociological Association: Directory of Members. 2001/2002 Biographical Edition. (Ref. HM 9 A725)

This directory lists biographical information about members of the American Sociological Association. Information on each member includes places of employment, position, degrees, and areas of interest.

Black Americans Information Directory. 1990-91. (Ref. E 185 .5 B557)

This guide outlines over 4,500 organizations, programs, institutions, and publications relating to African-Americans. See also the World Directory of Minorities (Ref. HM 131 W67).

Guide to Graduate Departments of Sociology. 2002. (Ref. HM 47 U6 G84)

Sociologists
http://www.pscw.uva.nl/sociosite/TOPICS/Sociologists.html

This site provides links to full-text information on the life and works of famous, deceased sociologists such as Toynbee, Durkheim, Comte, Rousseau, and Weber.

Statistical Sources

Bureau of the Census Catalog. 1946- (U.S. Doc. C3.163/3:) and online at http://www.census.gov/

Issued as an annual, this major guide to U.S. publications includes abstracts as well as ordering information for all census publications. The work is kept current by Monthly Product Announcement (U.S. Doc. C3.163/7) and can also be used in conjunction with the Bureau of the Census Catalog of Publications, 1790-1972 (U.S. Doc. C56.222/2-2:790-972).

County and City Data Book. 1949- (U.S. Doc. & Ref Desk. C3.134/2:C83/2/)

This work contains statistics on population, housing, income, education, and employment for counties, metropolitan areas, cities, urbanized areas, and unincorporated places in the U. S. Some of the statistical data from this source is available online at http://www.census.gov/statab/www/ccdb.html. See also the County and City Extra (Ref. Desk HA 203 C68).

Current Population Reports. 1985- (U.S. Doc. C3.186:)

This document provides data between decennial censuses on population characteristics such as projections of the population of the United States, by age, sex, and race; United States population estimates, by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin; marital status and living arrangements; household and family characteristics; and rural and farm populations. See also the Population Studies Center site at http://www.census.gov/main/www/cprs.html.

Demographic Yearbook. Annual. (Ref. JX 1977 A2 St Stoa)

Published by the United Nations, this annual contains demographic statistics for over 200 distinct geographic areas.

Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Science Research
http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/

The ICPSR, associated with the University of Michigan, provides full-text access to various social science data.

Statistical Abstract of the United States. 1878- (Ref. & Ref. Desk HA 202 U58)

A comprehensive source of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. An index provides access to the tables containing data. See also Fedstats, available online at http://www.fedstats.gov/.

Statistical Abstract of the World. 1997. (Ref. Desk HA 154 .S68)

The most recent version, published in 1997, provides statistical tables similar to that of the Statistical Abstract of the United States, but which cover the entire globe.

Statistical Sources on the Web
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/frames/statsfr.html

This extensive metalist of statistical data, maintained by the University of Michigan, provides statistics and other information on various topics such as politics, education, the military, health care, consumers, housing, and more.

Vital Statistics of the United States. 1937- (U.S. DOC. HE 20.6210:year/vols.)

This three-volume annual set covers natality, mortality, marriage, and divorce on national, state, and local levels for the continental United States, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Guam. Vital statistics and other public health-related statistics may be found at the National Center for Health Statistics website at http://www.cdc.gov/nchswww/default.htm

World-System Archives
http://wsarch.ucr.edu/

The World-Systems Archive is located at the Communications for a Sustainable Future (CSF) website at the University of Colorado at Boulder. The archive provides access to international data relating to "inter-societal networks" in the world. The archive contains announcements, documents, books, data, biographical information, bibliographies, and newletters. See also the ISSP (International Social Science Programme) data and archives at http://www.issp.org/data.htm.

Yale Social Science Data Archive
http://ssrs.yale.edu/statcat/

This site provides links to statistical data produced by government, university, and international sources. See also Social Sciences Data Collection maintained by the University of California at San Diego, available online at http://ssdc.ucsd.edu/.

Journals

The following is a partial list of sociology journals available on the second floor of the UWF library. Most of these journals are indexed in the sources described in the Indexes and Abstracts section of the Sociology ELi page:

Acta Sociologica	HM1 .A1 A3	11-26, 1968-1983
American Behavioral Scientist	H1 .A472	4- , 1960-
American Journal of Sociology	HM1 .A7	1- ,1895-
American Sociological Review	HM1 .A75	1- , 1936-
American Sociologist	HM9 .A713	1-17, 1964-82
Annual Review of Sociology	HM1 .A763	1- , 1975-
Berkeley Journal of Sociology	HM1 .B4	5-36, 1959-91
Biology and Human Affairs	QH1 .B53	35-42, 1969-77
British Journal of Sociology	HM1 .B75	14- , 1965-
Cahiers Internationaux de Sociologie	HM3 .C3	42-61, 1967-76
Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology	HM1 .C3	1-28, 1964-91
Chinese Sociology and Anthropology	HM1 .C45	1-12, 1969-80
Comparative Social Research	HM48 .C62	2-13, 1979-91
Contemporary Sociology	HM1 .C65	1- , 1972-
Current Research on Occupations and Professions	HQ1075 .R47	4-6, 1987-91
European Journal of Sociology	HM1 .A1 A7	8-24, 1967-83
Human Context	H1 .A125	1-7, 1968/69-75
Indian Journal of Social Research	H62.A1 I5	12-24, 1971-83
Indian Sociological Bulletin	HM1 .I5	5-7, 1967-70
Inquiry	B63 .I5	10, 1967-
Insurgent Sociologist	HM1 .I525	7-13, 1977-86
International Journal of Comparative Sociology	HM1 .I54	1- , 1960-
International Journal of Contemporary Sociology	HM1 .I5	8- , 1971-
Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare.	HN 1 .J63	12-18, 25- ,1985-91,1998-
Race & Class	HT1501 .R25	16-35, 1974-94
Sociological Inquiry	HM1 .S632	38-63, 1968-93
Sociological Perspectives	HM1 .P33	26- , 1983-
Sociological Quarterly	HM1 .S69	1- , 1960-
Sociological Review	HM1 .S7	1- , 1908-
Sociologus	HM3 .S6	17-41, 1967-91
Sociology and Social Research	HM1 .S75	12-76, 1966-92
Theory and Society	HM1 .T45	1-20, 1974-91

Metalists of sociology journals on the Internet are also available:

Online Electronic Journals
http://www.academicinfo.net/soc.html#pubs

Sociocite Journals
http://www.sociosite.net/journals.php

Socioweb Journals
http://www.socioweb.com/directory/online-journals-and-blogs

Sociology Online Electronic Journals
http://www.socresonline.org.uk/socresonline/pinboard/links_dir.html#Ejournals

This database is free when accessing from outside the campus network.

Internet Sites

Associations

American Sociological Association
http://www.asanet.org

International Sociological Association
http://www.ucm.es/info/isa/

Society for Applied Sociology
http://www.appliedsoc.org

Metalists

Academic Info
http://www.academicinfo.net/soc.html

U.S. Department of Human Services
http://www.samhsa.gov

Sociological Tour Through Cyberspace
http://www.Trinity.Edu/~mkearl/

Sociology Research Online
http://www.socresonline.org.uk/socresonline/pinboard/links_dir.html

This database is free when accessing from outside the campus network.

Sociology Resources
http://www.cs.umass.edu/~wagner/soc.html

SocioSite
http://www.sociosite.net/index.php

Socioweb
http://www.socioweb.com/

WCSU - Sociology Internet Sites
http://www.wcsu.ctstateu.edu/socialsci/socres.html

Revised by Douglas Low: Social Sciences/Reference Librarian
John C. Pace Library: University of West Florida Library
Date Last Updated: May 2005