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Sociology

We designed this research guide to introduce you to the field of sociology. You'll find the materials, search tools, and other resources you need to start your research.

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Background information

Sociology: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources by Stephen H. Aby; James Nalen; Lori Fielding
Find recommendations for encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference sources in the general social sciences and sociology.
The Cambridge Dictionary of Sociology by Bryan S. Turner (Editor)
Find authoritative and comprehensive definitions and essays covering classical and contemporary sociology.

Encyclopedias

Sage Knowledge
Find encyclopedias, handbooks, and ebooks on a range of social sciences and sociology topics, including political sociology, social theory, culture, gender, stratification, research methods, and much more.

International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Find in-depth articles about topics in the social and behavioral sciences, including brief biographies of people in the fields.
The Concise Encyclopedia of Sociology
Find brief articles across many topics in sociology.

Research Methods

Sage Research Methods Online
Find books, encyclopedias, and dictionaries and use tools to explore research methods.
Note: UA's subscription includes primarily books and reference, but does not includes cases, datasets, journal articles, or most of the videos.

Which Stats Test
Find tips on what is the right statistical test for your data analysis by answering guided questions about your number and type of variables and the type of comparison you are planning.

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