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The selections for this research guide should be of use to every student of sociology. This short list should be used only as a starting point. SMU Libraries has many other resources that may be helpful for your specific research needs. Please consult with a librarian for help in using these tools or in locating additional information.
Academic Search Complete and
Academic OneFile SMU Only
These are both general, multidisciplinary databases, but, if used in combination, they include coverage of most of the core journals in sociology, including: American Sociologist, Critical Sociology, Family Relations, Journal of Marriage & Family, Journal of Social Psychology, Journal of Sport and Social Issues, , Politics and Society, Social Forces, Sociological Review, Women's Studies, World Policy Journal.
Alternative Press Index (Password required, Contact a Librarian) SMU Only
If you are looking for articles on cultural, economic, political, or social change from sources outside the mainstream, this is the database to search. Indexed journals include: Asian Journal of Women's Studies; Berkeley Journal of Sociology; Economy and Society; International Socialist Review; Race, Gender and Class; and Social Justice. For a full list of titles, see the publisher's page, The Alternative Press Center's Online Directory.
America: History and Life and Historical Abstracts SMU Only
History provides a context for understanding political issues and societal norms. If you're looking for U.S. or Canadian topics and events, search America: History and Life. For the rest of world, use Historical Abstracts. You will find these databases useful for many of your courses, including: Social Problems; Chicanos of the Southwest; The Administration of Justice; and Political Sociology.
Encyclopedia of European Social History from 1350 to 2000HN 373 .E63 2001
While Euro-centric, this six-volume encyclopedia will help every student of sociology whether or not you are interested in Europe. Scholarly written, signed entries with extensive bibliographies will help you find the major works regarding your research. Courses for which this will be particularly useful include: The Sociological Tradition; Contemporary Sociological Theory; Health, Healing, and Ethics; The Social-Scientific Study of Religious; Changing Sex Roles; Sociology of Sport; Social Inequality; Population Problems; and Marriage and the Family.
Encyclopedia of Sociology HM 425 .E5 2000This five-volume set contains article-length entries by experts in the field on topics such as: American Families; Complex Organizations; Economic Determinism; Health Policy Analyses; Law and Society; Mass Media Research; Sociology of Islam; Sport; and Urban Sociology. Entries include a list of references that will lead you to key, critical sources on your topic.
JSTOR SMU Only
JSTOR provides full-text, historical access to some of the most important journals in sociology, including: American Sociological Review , Contemporary Sociology, European Sociological Review, Gender and Society, Journal of Black Studies, Journal of Health and Social Behavior Journal of Marriage and the Family, Public Opinion Quarterly, Sociometry, and Theory and Society.
PAIS Archive SMU Only
Retrospective database chronicling global public policy and social issues from 1915-1976. Most of these journals are indexed in Academic Search
Complete or Academic OneFile, if you are looking for more recent information.
PsycInfo SMU Only
This index to psychological literature is broad in scope and you will find it helpful for researching topics for many courses, including : Health, Healing, and Ethics; Changing Sex Roles; Family Conflict; Social Effects of Mass Media; and Crime and Delinquency.
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