Research Guides: Sociology (UNH Durham): Background Information

Online Reference Resources

Search for definitions and descriptions from an online collection of high quality reference sources in sociology.

CREDO Reference: Sociology
Link goes to Sociology collection. Can search for your term within the individual titles under Sociology, across all subjects, or within the broader Social Sciences category.
Handbook of Sociological Theory (2001)
"The chapters in this volume represent a mix of theoretical orientations and strategies...these theories are diverse and represent the prominent theoretical discussions in sociology
The Sage Encyclopedia of Social Science Research Methods
Encyclopedia of Gender and Society
Provides a "gender lens" on society by focusing on significant gender scholarship within commonly recognized areas of social research. Focuses on basic aspects of social life from the most individual (self and identity) to the most global (transnational economics and politics.)
Cultural Encyclopedia of the Body (2008)
two-volume collection of culturally informed essays on body parts provides context and weight to the pop culture and media focus on the body beautiful

Encyclopedia of Social Measurement This link opens in a new window
Captures the data, techniques, theories, designs, applications, histories, and implications of assigning numerical values to social phenomena. Responding to growing demands for transdisciplinary descriptions of quantitative and qualitative techniques, measurement, sampling, and statistical methods, it will increase the proficiency of everyone who gathers and analyzes data. Covering all core social science disciplines, the articles of the Encyclopedia of Social Measurement not only present a comprehensive summary of observational frameworks and mathematical models, but also offer tools, background information, qualitative methods, and guidelines for structuring the research process. Published 2005
International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences This link opens in a new window
Encyclopedia covering the disciplines of sociology, political science, economics, anthropology, psychology and other fields. 2nd edition
International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences This link opens in a new window
Describes the state of the art in all the fields encompassed within the social and behavioral sciences. Comprised of articles and bibliographic references, as well as comprehensive name and subject indexes. 1st edition, 2001

Penguin Dictionary of Sociology

Selected Print Reference Sources

These are located on Dimond Main Level and represent just a sampling. For more reference resources, search the library catalog or contact the Library Research Center.

A Dictionary of Sociology
Call Number: Dimond Reference HM 425 .D5735 2009
ISBN: 0199533008
3rd ed. rev. Covers all aspects of sociology and includes terms from the related fields of psychology, economics, anthropology, philosophy, and political science.
Encyclopedia of Sociology
Call Number: Dimond Reference HM 425 .E5 2000
ISBN: 0028648536
2nd ed. 5-volume set
Encyclopedia of Urban Cultures: Cities and Cultures Around the World
Call Number: Dimond Reference HT 108.5 .E53 2002
ISBN: 0717256987
4-volume set