Sociology Research Guide
 See also
This guide to information sources in the NCSU Libraries identifies
reference books and indexes to journal articles for the following fields in
sociology: industrial and organizational sociology, rural sociology, applied
sociology, criminal justice, social work, and marriage and the family.
Finding General Information
Before you begin your search, you may want to find an informative summary
of your chosen subject area. Such information will give you an overview of
the subject which can help you create a framework for organizing your topic.
You may also want to find definitions of sociological terms and concepts, as
well as explanations of current trends in your area of research.
Encyclopedias and dictionaries can help you get started.
Encyclopedias and Guides
These resources give you an overview of the subject matter. Here are some
representative titles.
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Encyclopedia of Sociology
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Encyclopedia of Sociology
- D. H. Hill Reference HM425 .E5 2000 (6th floor, Reference
stacks)
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International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences
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International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- D. H. Hill Reference H41 .I58 2001 (Ready Reference - Reserve Room)
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Reader's Guide to the Social Sciences
- D. H. Hill Reference H41 .R418 2001 (6th floor, Reference
stacks)
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Sociology: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources
- D. H. Hill Reference HM51 .A27 1997 (6th floor, Reference
stacks)
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Encyclopedia of Aging and the Elderly
- D. H. Hill HQ1061 .R69 1992 (Tower stacks)
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Encyclopedia of Organized Crime in the United States
- D. H. Hill HV6446 .K43 2000 (Tower stacks)
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Encyclopedia of Religion and Society
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Encyclopedia of Religion and Society
- D. H. Hill Reference BL60 .E53 1998 (6th floor, Reference stacks)
Dictionaries
Use a dictionary if you want to find definitions of terms and concepts.
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Blackwell Dictionary of Sociology
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Blackwell Dictionary of Sociology
- D. H. Hill Reference HM425 .J64 2000 (Ready Reference - Reserve room)
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Dictionary of Demography: Terms, Concepts, and Institutions
- D. H. Hill Reference HB849.2 P47 1986 (6th floor, Reference stacks)
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Key Quotations in Sociology
- D. H. Hill Reference HM17 .T56 1996 (6th floor, Reference stacks)
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