Library Resources for Sociology

Best Databases (Core)

African American Experience

This online collection on African American life covers history and culture. Drawing on over 400 volumns it gives voice to the black experience from its African origins to the present day.

Latino American Experience

This database focuses on the history and culture of Latinos living in the United States spaning from the pre-Columbian Indigenous civilizations of the Americas, through the Spanish and Mexican settlement of much of what is now the United States, to the triumphs and challenges facing present-day U.S. Latinos. It Features more than 150 full-text book titles, 1500 images, hundreds of primary documents, Spanish-language content, a Timeline, and 225 vetted web sites. It includes the history, culture, and customs of the people of Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Iberian Peninsula.

Sociological Collection

This database provides coverage of more than 500 full text journals, including nearly 500 peer-reviewed titles. Sociological Collection offers information in all areas of sociology, including social behavior, human tendencies, interaction, relationships, community development, culture and social structure.

General Databases

Issues & Controversies in American History

The database provides explanations of the most contentious issues in American history, contains essays of opposing points of view, as well as biographies, timelines, background articles, photographs, and maps.

U.S. Government Online

Presents in-depth information on the structure, function and history of the U.S. government and its everyday role in the lives of citizens.

Interdisciplinary Databases

Academic OneFile

Academic OneFile is a source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's English language journals and reference sources. It has extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects, & millions of full text articles available in both PDF and HTML.

Academic Search Premier

mobile version. The world’s largest academic multi-disciplinary database, Academic Search Premier provides full text for nearly 4,650 serials, including full text for more than 3,600 peer-reviewed titles. PDF backfiles to 1975 or further are available for well over one hundred journals, and searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,000 titles.

Best Reference Books Online

Alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs 2009

This volume focuses on the social and moral issues surrounding alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs. Table of contents: Drugs: a definition -- Alcohol -- Tobacco -- Illicit drugs -- Alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, and youth -- Drug treatment -- How alcohol, tobacco, and drug use affect economics and government -- Drug trafficking -- Antidrug effors and their criticisms.

American Economy 2005

The Information Plus Reference Series compiles all the pertinent data, both current and historical, on a wide variety of contemporary social issues. Designed as ready-reference tools providing key data on social concerns, these books save researchers and students from the cumbersome task of locating the various data in pamphlets, legal journals, congressional reports, newspapers and other sources.

American Family: Reflecting a Changing Nation 2005

The Information Plus Reference Series compiles all the pertinent data, both current and historical, on a wide variety of contemporary social issues. Designed as ready-reference tools providing key data on social concerns, these books save researchers and students from the cumbersome task of locating the various data in pamphlets, legal journals, congressional reports, newspapers and other sources.

Animal rights 2009

This volume focuses on the social and moral issues surrounding animal rights. Table of contents: The history of human-animal interaction -- The animal rights debate -- Wildlife -- Farm animals -- Research animals -- Animals in sports -- Entertainment animals -- Service animals -- Pets.

Child Abuse: Betraying a Trust 2005

The Information Plus Reference Series compiles all the pertinent data, both current and historical, on a wide variety of contemporary social issues. Designed as ready-reference tools providing key data on social concerns, these books save researchers and students from the cumbersome task of locating the various data in pamphlets, legal journals, congressional reports, newspapers and other sources.

Crime, Prisons, and Jails 2009

Focuses on the social and moral issues surrounding crime, prisons, and jails. Table of contents: An overview of crime -- Crime statistics -- Crime victims -- Drug crimes -- White-collar crime -- Controlling crime -- Correctional facilities: prisons and jails -- Characteristics and rights of inmates -- Probation and parole -- Juvenile crime.

Electronic America 2005

The Information Plus Reference Series compiles all the pertinent data, both current and historical, on a wide variety of contemporary social issues. Designed as ready-reference tools providing key data on social concerns, these books save researchers and students from the cumbersome task of locating the various data in pamphlets, legal journals, congressional reports, newspapers and other sources.

Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice

This uniquely interdisciplinary resource covers legal, sociological, psychological, historical, and economic aspects of crime and justice worldwide. Entries cover civil and criminal issues, from domestic violence to terrorism. Entries cite pertinent legal cases as well as publications for further information. Also includes a glossary of related terms.

Encyclopedia of Population

Provides expanded, up-to-date coverage of demographic topics both in the core field and in neighboring disciplines. Designed to encompass the large-scale changes in emphasis and research directions in population studies during the last 20 years, topics covered include: rapid demographic expansion in poor countries; low fertility rates and problems of old-age support; the environmental impact of a dense population; the press for expanded reproductive rights; and much more.

Energy: Supplies, Sustainability, and Costs 2005

The Information Plus Reference Series compiles all the pertinent data, both current and historical, on a wide variety of contemporary social issues. Designed as ready-reference tools providing key data on social concerns, these books save researchers and students from the cumbersome task of locating the various data in pamphlets, legal journals, congressional reports, newspapers and other sources.

Gambling: What's at Stake? 2005

The Information Plus Reference Series compiles all the pertinent data, both current and historical, on a wide variety of contemporary social issues. Designed as ready-reference tools providing key data on social concerns, these books save researchers and students from the cumbersome task of locating the various data in pamphlets, legal journals, congressional reports, newspapers and other sources.

Garbage and Other Pollution 2004

The Information Plus Reference Series compiles all the pertinent data, both current and historical, on a wide variety of contemporary social issues. Designed as ready-reference tools providing key data on social concerns, these books save researchers and students from the cumbersome task of locating the various data in pamphlets, legal journals, congressional reports, newspapers and other sources.

Genetics and Genetic Engineering 2009

Focuses on the social and moral issues surrounding genetics and genetic engineering. Table of contents: The history of genetics -- Understanding genetics -- Genetics and evolution -- Genetics and the environment -- Genetic disorders -- Genetic testing -- The human genome project -- Cloning -- Genetic engineering and biotechnology -- Ethical issues and public opinion.

Growing Up in America 2005

The Information Plus Reference Series compiles all the pertinent data, both current and historical, on a wide variety of contemporary social issues. Designed as ready-reference tools providing key data on social concerns, these books save researchers and students from the cumbersome task of locating the various data in pamphlets, legal journals, congressional reports, newspapers and other sources.

Gun Control: Restricting Rights or Protecting People? 2005

The Information Plus Reference Series compiles all the pertinent data, both current and historical, on a wide variety of contemporary social issues. Designed as ready-reference tools providing key data on social concerns, these books save researchers and students from the cumbersome task of locating the various data in pamphlets, legal journals, congressional reports, newspapers and other sources.

Health Care System 2005

The Information Plus Reference Series compiles all the pertinent data, both current and historical, on a wide variety of contemporary social issues. Designed as ready-reference tools providing key data on social concerns, these books save researchers and students from the cumbersome task of locating the various data in pamphlets, legal journals, congressional reports, newspapers and other sources.

Homeless in America: How Could it Happen Here? 2005

The Information Plus Reference Series compiles all the pertinent data, both current and historical, on a wide variety of contemporary social issues. Designed as ready-reference tools providing key data on social concerns, these books save researchers and students from the cumbersome task of locating the various data in pamphlets, legal journals, congressional reports, newspapers and other sources.

Illegal Drugs: America's Anguish 2005

The Information Plus Reference Series compiles all the pertinent data, both current and historical, on a wide variety of contemporary social issues. Designed as ready-reference tools providing key data on social concerns, these books save researchers and students from the cumbersome task of locating the various data in pamphlets, legal journals, congressional reports, newspapers and other sources.

Immigration and Illegal Aliens: Burden or Blessing? 2009

Focuses on the social and moral issues surrounding immigration and illegal aliens. Table of contents: Immigration in U.S. history -- Immigration laws and policies since the 1980s -- Current immigration statistics -- The worldwide refugee challenge -- Illegal aliens -- The cost of immigration -- The impact of immigration on the United States in the 21st century -- The United States needs more tolerant immigration laws -- The United States needs tougher immigration laws.

Mental Health: How Do Americans Cope? 2004

The Information Plus Reference Series compiles all the pertinent data, both current and historical, on a wide variety of contemporary social issues. Designed as ready-reference tools providing key data on social concerns, these books save researchers and students from the cumbersome task of locating the various data in pamphlets, legal journals, congressional reports, newspapers and other sources.

National Security 2005

The Information Plus Reference Series compiles all the pertinent data, both current and historical, on a wide variety of contemporary social issues. Designed as ready-reference tools providing key data on social concerns, these books save researchers and students from the cumbersome task of locating the various data in pamphlets, legal journals, congressional reports, newspapers and other sources.

Pop Culture Universe

This database includes more than 250 volumes of reviewed, published material that offer thousands of overviews of pop culture from the 1920's through the present, including TV shows, awards, fads, fashions, and news. Includes images, Decades Pages, Web links and more.

Prisons and Jails: A Deterrent to Crime? 2005

The Information Plus Reference Series compiles all the pertinent data, both current and historical, on a wide variety of contemporary social issues. Designed as ready-reference tools providing key data on social concerns, these books save researchers and students from the cumbersome task of locating the various data in pamphlets, legal journals, congressional reports, newspapers and other sources.

Profile of the Nation: An American Portrait 2004

The Information Plus Reference Series compiles all the pertinent data, both current and historical, on a wide variety of contemporary social issues. Designed as ready-reference tools providing key data on social concerns, these books save researchers and students from the cumbersome task of locating the various data in pamphlets, legal journals, congressional reports, newspapers and other sources.

Recreation: Leisure in American Society 2005

The Information Plus Reference Series compiles all the pertinent data, both current and historical, on a wide variety of contemporary social issues. Designed as ready-reference tools providing key data on social concerns, these books save researchers and students from the cumbersome task of locating the various data in pamphlets, legal journals, congressional reports, newspapers and other sources.

Social Welfare: fighting poverty and homelessness 2009

Focuses on the social and moral issues surrounding America's homeless. Table of contents: Poverty in the United States -- Who are the poor? -- Public programs to fight poverty -- Characteristics of the homeless -- The housing problem -- Dealing with the problem of homelessness -- Health and hunger.

Violent Relationships: Battering and Abuse Among Adults 2005

The Information Plus Reference Series compiles all the pertinent data, both current and historical, on a wide variety of contemporary social issues. Designed as ready-reference tools providing key data on social concerns, these books save researchers and students from the cumbersome task of locating the various data in pamphlets, legal journals, congressional reports, newspapers and other sources.

Water: No Longer Taken for Granted 2009

Focuses on the social and moral issues surrounding water resources. Table of contents: What is water? -- Water use -- Surface water: rivers, streams, and lakes -- Groundwater -- Drinking water--safety on tap -- Oceans and estuaries -- Wetlands -- The arid west--where water is scarce.

Youth Violence, Crime, and Gangs: Children at Risk 2004

The Information Plus Reference Series compiles all the pertinent data, both current and historical, on a wide variety of contemporary social issues. Designed as ready-reference tools providing key data on social concerns, these books save researchers and students from the cumbersome task of locating the various data in pamphlets, legal journals, congressional reports, newspapers and other sources.

Reference Books Online

Reference Books Online

Complete list of online Reference Books (specialized books, encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc.).