Sociology
Books - Ebooks - Journals - Articles - Websites
The library's books on sociology can be found by searching the catalog. For more information on how to search the library's catalog, view our tutorial.
One can find Ebooks either by searching NetLibrary or by using the library's catalog. To retrieve only ebooks from a catalog search, use the advanced search option and choose "Ebooks only" under limits. To view books in the Net Library from home, you will first need to set up an account from a computer on campus. To learn more about searching NetLibrary, view our tutorial.
Articles can be searched online using the databases in the Alabama Virtual Library. Some available databases associated with articles on sociology are listed below. (Descriptions are from the AVL databases description page.) For more information about using the Alabama Virtual Library view our tutorial.
Academic OneFile - Academic OneFile is the premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. With extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects, Academic OneFile is both authoritative and comprehensive. With millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text with no restrictions, researchers are able to find accurate information quickly. Includes full-text coverage of the New York Times back to 1995. Updated daily.
Expanded Academic ASAP - Supports general reference needs of advanced high school and college undergraduate students. Indexes 2,600 journals with full text articles from 1,400 titles in academic disciplines including the arts, humanities, social sciences, and science and technology. The database indexes national news periodicals, general interest magazines, newswires, and the New York Times.
Infotrac OneFile - A 'mega-content' database indexing over 6,000 periodicals, newspapers, and newswires with backfile coverage from 1980 to present, updated daily. The database includes full text articles for 3,000 periodicals, 89 wire services and business press releases. OneFile offers single source searching for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics.
Essays LitFinder - Essays is unique database of full-text essays and discursive writing. The essays focus on the humanities and social sciences, and include biographies and literary criticism. Subjects include literature, history, economics, sociology, art and architecture, philosophy, psychology, science and drama.
World Data Analyst - This powerful yet easy-to-use online tool lets students analyze countries at a glance. World Data Analyst offers detailed statistical comparisons of countries around the world, using both the most recent statistics and historical figures. Plus, students can create tables, charts, and even export the information to a spreadsheet for printing and data crunching. Students can also link to country articles from the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia. It all leads to better understanding of our ever-changing world.
The Directory of Open-Access Journals has also created a list of free, open-access, peer-reviewed sociology journals which you can search for articles.
The Shelton State Library holds copies of many sociology-related periodicals. To find out whether the library holds print copies of specific journals, use the advance search option to search the Library Catalog using the limit "Periodicals Only." To find out which journals are available electronically through the AVL, search SerialsSolutions. You may also want to browse the Directory of Open-Access Journals' list of open-access, peer-reviewed sociology journals.
A Sociological Tour Through Cyberspace A most interesting web site put out by a professor at Trinity University in San Antonio. It provides, among a variety of sources, sites on: sociological theory, methods and statistics, data resources (with useful web tools), and even a guide to writing research papers.
Netlinks to Sociology Provides numerous links to resources for sociology. Very extensive.
The SocioWeb A sociological resource center providing links to several resources.
The American Sociological Association This site is the home page for the ASA and offers information about the association, including membership, code of ethics, etc.
Social Science Data on the Net Lists 851 web sites of social science statistical data, catalogs, libraries and other resources.
Making of America Digital library of primary sources in American Social History from the ante-bellum period through Reconstruction.
Praxis This site offers several links to resources for social and economic development.
National Partnership for Women This non-profit organization's web site provides information of interest to women including policy analysis and consumer health. The site is also searchable.
Child Abuse and Neglect Clearinghouse National resource for information related to child maltreatment. Among their many resources is included a database that contains 24,000 bibliographic records with abstracts.
Kearl's Thanatological Guide Sociology Most interesting source for material on death and dying.
Project Censored Seeks to "explore and publicize the extent of censorship in our society." Recommended for anyone studying journalism or communications.
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