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The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology - Ritzer, George

Call Number: Reference HM425 .B53 2007 v. 1–10

Find overviews and suggested readings for key sociological topics, theories, and people. Not sure where to start? See the helpful Lexicon in v. 1, p. xciii, to see entries groped by theme.

A Dictionary of Sociology - Scott, John; Marshall, Gordon

Call Number: Reference HM425 .D5735 2005

Look here for concise definitions of terms and concepts from sociology and related fields like psychology and anthropology.

Encyclopedia of Social Theory - Harrington, Austin; Marshall, Barbara L.; Müller, Hans-Peter

Call Number: Reference HM425 .E46 2006

This work provides foundational understandings for sociological theories, schools, and debates, with citations for further reading.

21st Century Sociology: A Reference Handbook - Bryant, Clifton D.; Peck, Dennis L.

Call Number: Reference HM585 .A13 2007 v.1–2

The in-depth essays in this handbook cover a wide range of topics, from social problems to social life, institutions, the self, and more.

International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences - Darity, Jr., William A.

Call Number: Reference H40.A2 I5 2008 v. 1–9

Find entries on important people, movements, events, and more in this massive set covering all areas of the social sciences (sociology, anthropology, etc.). The Thematic Outline in v. 1, p. CXXIII, can help you start exploring.

Encyclopedia of Community: From the Village to the Virtual World - Christensen, Karen; Levinson, David

Call Number: Reference HM756 .E53 2003 v. 1–4

Discover various perspectives on and examples of community, from politics and activism to rural life and religion. The Reader's Guide in v. 1, p. xix, can help you get started.

Encyclopedia of Activism and Social Justice - Anderson, Gary L.; Herr, Kathryn G.

Call Number: Reference HM671 .E53 2007 v. 1–3

Look here for information about activism, civil engagement, and social justice, including leaders, movements, ideas, and concepts. The Reader's Guide in v. 1, p. xix, is an excellent place to start.