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Sociology

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Reference Sources

Books available in the reference collection at IUPUI University Library.
  • The Blackwell Dictionary of Sociology - REF HM425 .J64 2000
  • Dictionary of Sociology - REF HM425 .L397 2001
  • Encyclopedia of Aging - REF HQ1061 .E534 2002 v.1-v.4
  • Encyclopedia of Community - REF HM756 .E53 2003 v.1-v.4
  • Encyclopedia of Crime & Justice, 2nd Edition - REF HV6017 .E52 2002 v.1-v.4
  • Encyclopedia of Criminology & Deviant Behavior - REF HV6017 .E53 2001 v.1-v.4
  • Encyclopedia of Race and Ethnic Studies - REF GN495.6 .C37 2004
  • Encyclopedia of Sex and Gender - REF HQ16 .E53 2004 v.1-v.2
  • Encyclopedia of Sociology , 2nd Edition - REF HM425 .E5 2000 v.1-v.5
  • Encyclopedia of Urban Cultures - REF HT108.5 .E53 2002 v.1-v.4
  • Handbook of Medical Sociology, 5th Edition - REF RA418 .H29 2000
  • Handbook of the Sociology of Mental Health - REF RC455 .H2874 1999
  • International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family - REF HQ9 .E52 2003 v.1-v.4
  • International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences - REF H41 .I58 2001 v.1-v.26
  • The International Handbook of Sociology - REF HM24 .I674 2000
  • Routledge International Encyclopedia of Women - REF HQ1115 .R69 2000 v.1-v.4
  • Women in World History - REF HQ1115 .W6 1999 v.1- v.17

Indexes to Articles

Indexes which contain citations, abstracts, and/or full text of journal articles.
  • Sociological Abstracts
    The premiere sociology index. Check here first! To learn how to use this index, view the tutorial .
  • America: History and Life
    Although primarily a history database, the articles indexed are often of interest for a variety of sociological topics.
  • BioethicsLine
    Useful for anyone looking for information about medicine and biological ethics information.
  • EBSCOHost
    Provided by the state of Indiana to all school and college libraries in the state, this is a general collection of resources useful to just about anyone doing research. Provides a good deal of full-text access.
  • ERIC
    Education index that has valuable information for sociologists working in the areas of educational sociology or any sociology field dealing with children.
  • Ethnic NewsWatch
    Index hundreds of journals and newsletters focused on specific ethnic or racial minority groups. Some full text is available, and many articles and abstracts are available in languages other than English.
  • Expanded Academic ASAP
    Another good, general database with broad coverage and some full text availability.
  • GenderWatch
    Index of journals and newsletters focused on gender issues. Some full text articles are available.
  • Historical Abstracts
    Another history index that is useful for many areas of sociology. Its focus is on non-American history, 1450-present.
  • Authorized IUPUI users Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) (About ICPSR at IUPUI)
    ICPSR is the world's premier social science data archive, housed at the University of Michigan. As a member institution, Indiana University has access to the full range of data, not just the free data available to everyone. To get access, contact the University Library for details.
  • Authorized IUPUI users Public Affairs Information Service (PAIS)
    Index of articles in the area of public affairs. Often useful for sociology research.
  • Social Sciences Citation Index (Available through Web of Science)
    Offers searching for author, title, some subjects and keywords, and citation searching.

Journals

A selective listing of most often used print and electronic sociology journals available at IUPUI University Library. If a call number is listed, it is available in print.

Internet Resources

Links to informative sites on the Internet related to sociology.

Criminology and Criminal Justice Resources

(although criminal justice at IUPUI is in SPEA, these resources will be useful for much sociological research)
  • Bureau of Justice Statistics
    A statistical source maintained by the federal government that provides statistics on a wide array of criminological topics. Contains statistics on more types of crime than the FBI's UCR site.
  • Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
    Housed at the University of Colorado, this site contains statistics and other information compiled by the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence.
  • Justice Information Center
    Provided by the National Criminal Justice Reference Service, this site provides information and statistics on all aspects of the criminal justice system.
  • Uniform Crime Reports
    A collection of four years of crime statistics compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, available in Adobe PDF format. Also presents news releases about the UCR, data collection guidelines, and miscellaneous statistical reports on topics like hate crimes and police officers killed and assaulted.

Demography Resources

  • Social Statistics Briefing Room (SSBR)
    "The purpose of this service is to provide easy access to current Federal social statistics. It provides links to information produced by a number of Federal agencies." A one-stop location for finding demographic, criminal justice, and other statistical information maintained by White House staff from U.S. Government statistical resources.
  • Social Assets and Vulnerabilities Indicators (SAVI)
    This tool, developed by IUPUI's Polis Center, provides detailed demographic information for central Indiana. Data is provided both in table form and graphically. A very useful site!
  • Statistical Resources on the Web - Sociology (University of Michigan)
    Web site of the library at the University of Michigan with links to many government statistical reports.
  • United States Census Bureau
    Web site of the U.S. federal government's primary gatherer of population and demographic information.

Gateways to Other Sociology Resources on the Web

  • Allyn and Bacon Sociology Links
    This site provides a well-organized and fairly complete list of links to sociology sites on the Internet. Developed and maintained by Allyn and Bacon, a well-respected social sciences publisher.
  • The Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA)
    This web site strives to democratize access to the best data on religion. Founded as the American Religion Data Archive in 1997 and going online in 1998, the initial archive was targeted at researchers interested in American religion, but has since expanded its scope to include international collections and features for educators, journalists, religious congregations and researchers.
  • Dead Sociologists' Society
    A great site for biographical information on dead sociologists, along with good summaries of their theories. Also contains lots of links to other sociology sites. The organization of the site is a bit odd; scroll all the way to the bottom to enter.
  • Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR)
    The Institute conducts rigorous research and disseminates its findings to address the needs of women, promote public dialogue, and strengthen families, communities, and societies.
  • Pew Global Attitudes Project
    This web site funded primarily by the pew Charitable Trusts and directed by Andrew Kohut , makes available to the public data sets and reports on cross cultural public opinion surveys.
  • The Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP)
  • Sociological Research Online
  • Sociological Tour Through Cyberspace
    A site that sets out to stimulate the "sociological imagination" by featuring commentary, data analysis, essays, and links to sociology sites. Created and maintained by Dr. Michael Kearl, a professor at Trinity University.
  • Sociology Internet Resources
    Quite possibly the best sociology and related social sciences (i.e., anthropology, women's studies, etc.) gateway available on the Web. Developed and maintained by Dr. Jerry Bannister, Chair of the Department of Social Sciences at Western Connecticut State University. Provides links to resources about criminology, families, women's issues, social theories, and many more.
  • SocioSite
    This Web site provides access to Web resources in academic sociology. Contains an extensive list of subject areas. SocioSite is a project of the sociologists at the University of Amsterdam, and therefore has somewhat of a European focus. Still a good place to start for information about all aspects of academic sociology.
  • The SocioWeb: A Sociological Resource Center

How to Cite Your Research in Sociology

Professional Organizations

  • American Sociological Association
    The American Sociological Association is the premier association of sociologists in the United States. Contains publication information, as well as resources for students, faculty, members, and the general public, including the Association's style guide.
  • International Sociological Association
    The International Sociological Association, founded in 1949 under the auspices of UNESCO, seeks to unite, combine, and represent sociologists all over the world.

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