Research by Subject: Sociology
Books: Use the Library Catalog
SocINDEX with Full Text 
Sociology research database; Index/abstracts for journals, books, conference papers and other sources. Searchable cited references also provided.
Academic Search Premier
Multi-disciplinary academic database. Some 1975-current.
Sociology: a Sage Full-Text Collection
Sociology journals from Sage Publishing covering Childhood, Contemporary Sociology, Comparative Sociology, Consumer Culture, Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, Leisure Studies, Social Theory, Sociology of Sport, and Labor Studies.
Ethnic newswatch
Use to research topics relating to ethnic minorities and native groups in the U.S., find articles written from a particular ethnic perspective, gain a regional perspective on a topic, or find biographical profiles. 1990 - current.rn
LexisNexis Academic
Full-text access to continuously updated news, law, and business information. Highlights: News: news wires, transcripts, regional, national/international news, & Gallup Polls; Legal: law review articles, case law, and federal/state codes; Business: company profiles, country profiles, and SEC filings; People: directories from the entertainment industry, elected officials, executives, politicians, and obituaries.
PsycINFO
Bibliographic citations in psychology for journal articles, books, and book chapters. 1872-present.
PsycARTICLES
Full-Text of articles from APA psychology journals and selected EPF (Educational Publishing Foundation) journals. Most 1988-present.
SPORTDiscus with Full Text
Access to the full text of over 240 journals covering sports, physical education, exercise, sports medicine, sports science, kinesiology, coaching, training, sport administration, sport law and legislation, sports facility design and management, doping, health education, biomechanics, movement science, injury prevention, rehabilitation, physical therapy, nutrition, exercise physiology, recreation, leisure studies, tourism, allied health, occupational health and therapy.
Google Scholar 
Peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, preprints, abstracts and technical reports from broad areas of research. Supports cited reference searching. Includes recent or unpublished work that hasn't been indexed in other databases.
Research Library
Broad range of subjects; aka ProQuest Research Library. Default incl. ProQuest Newspapers and AMA. 1971-present.
TOPIC search
Current events/social issues: full-text & index/abstracts; incl. pamphlets and Points of View.
AgeLine
Index of social gerontology: aging in psychological, health, social, economic contexts.
Alternative press index
Index to articles in alternative news sources. Use to research topics that may not be well covered in the mainstream press; 1991 to current.
America, history and life
History (from prehistoric times) and culture (incl. popular culture) of the U.S. and Canada from journals (abstracts), books and dissertations (citations). rn
ATLA religion database with ATLASerials
Religion index to journal articles, book reviews, and collections of essays.
Contemporary womens issues
Information on women in 150+ countries: sociology, psychology, health, education and human rights. 1995-present.
Directory of Open Access Journals DOAJ
Free, full text, quality controlled scientific and scholarly journals on all subjects in many languages.
GenderWatch
Research gender issues worldwide. Study the evolution of the women\'s movement and the changes in gender roles over the last twenty years.
Health & Wellness Resource Center
Provides full-text materials, abstracts and citations to patient and consumer health information. Provides browsable access to Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, Medical & Health Information Directory, Mosby's Medical, Nursing & Allied Health Dictionary, the USPDI, vol. 2: Advice for the Patient, and other resources.
JSTOR
Complete backfiles of core scholarly journals, searchable by journal (1 or more), keywords, author, title etc. Files do not include the latest 3-5 years.
LGBT life with Full Text
World\'s literature regarding Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender issues. (Was GLBT Life with Full Text)
Making of America (Cornell)
Primary sources in American social history from the 19th century; esp. education, psychology, American history, sociology, religion, and science and technology. Collaborative project with the University of Michigan.
Making of America (University of Michigan)
Primary sources in American social history from the 19th century: esp. education, psychology, American history, sociology, religion, and science and technology. Collaborative project with Cornell.
Military and Government Collection
Current news pertaining to all branches of the military: full-text journals, periodicals and pamphlets; indexing/abstracts for additional titles.
Popline
Citations and abstracts database - covers population, family planning & related health issues.
Project Muse
Full-text scholarly journals in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Mathematics; Coverage varies by journal but generally only 2-3 current years.
Readers' guide retrospective
Database containing comprehensive indexing of the most popular general-interest periodicals published in the United States and reflects the history of 20th century America. The complete database covers the years 1890 through 1982. Use to research contemporary writings on general news areas as current events, business, fashion, politics, crafts, education, history, sports, food, science, and theater reviews.
Alternative press index
Index to articles in alternative news sources. Use to research topics that may not be well covered in the mainstream press; 1991 to current.
ProQuest historical newspapers: New York Times 
Complete archive covering 1851-2004, fully searchable cover to cover; full text and full image, including advertising.
Eldis
A portal to information on development issues, providing access to wide range of online resources,including documents, organizations, email bulletins and newsfeeds.
Public Agenda
Public Agenda is a nonpartisan opinion organization founded by Daniel Yankelovich and Cyrus Vance. Its issue guides set out the facts and policy alternatives and offer a detailed profile of public thinking about controversial topics. Among the issues are: Abortion,
Campaign Reform, Child Care, Crime, The Economy, Education, The Environment, Gay Rights, Immigration, Poverty and Welfare, and
Race.
Ingenious (UK)
Cultural exchange of images, debates and documents. Includes images from the collections of the Science Museum, National Railway Museum, and the National Museum of Photography, Film & Television (UK)
Literature & Culture of Francophone Africa & the Diaspora
A guide to Francophone resources on cinema, dance, literature, theatre, sociocultural issues, and visual art, developed by the Brown University Library.
Voice of the Shuttle: Minority Studies
A gateway to Web resources for African, Asian, Arab, Native, Hispanic, and Jewish American writers.
Worldmapper
"A collection of world maps, where territories are re-sized on each map according to the rnsubject of interest. The maps presented on this website are equal area cartograms, which re-rnsize each territory according to the variable being mapped."
West's Encyclopedia of American Law, 2nd ed.
Is a reference devoted to the terms and concepts of U.S. law. It covers a wide variety of persons, entities, and events that have shaped the U.S. legal system.
Africana : the encyclopedia of the African and African American experience
Call Number: REF DT14 .A37435 1999
A concise encyclopedia covering the history of the people of Africa as well as the experiences of African Americans.
Encyclopedia of African-American culture and history
Call Number: REF E185 .E54 1996
Many biographies with additional essays about events, historical eras, legal cases, areas of cultural achievement, professions, sports and places. Covers from the beginning of the 17th century to the end of the 20th century. Bibliographies included.
Encyclopedia of Death and Dying
Includes lengthy articles on various topics surrounding death.
Encyclopedia of Women and Gender
Call Number: REF HQ1115 .E43 2001
Encyclopedia of Women and Gender- provides comprehensive coverage of the many topics that encompass current research and scholarship on the psychology of women and gender.
Fashion, Costume, and Culture.
Covers clothing, headwear, body decorations, and footwear. Provides a broad overview of costume traditions of diverse cultures from prehistoric times to the present day. Explores how and why items were created, the people who made them, and their uses. Illustrates how clothing, headwear, body decorations, and footwear reflect the different cultural, religious, and societal beliefs.
LexisNexis Academic
Full-text access to continuously updated news, law, and business information. Highlights: News: news wires, transcripts, regional, national/international news, & Gallup Polls; Legal: law review articles, case law, and federal/state codes; Business: company profiles, country profiles, and SEC filings; People: directories from the entertainment industry, elected officials, executives, politicians, and obituaries.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS): Virtual Library
US Dept of Justice, Office of Justice Programs site that is a portal to justice and substance abuse information useful for research and policy development. Topics include: corrections, courts, crime, crime prevention, drugs, the justice system, juvenile justice, law enforcement and victims. The collection of several thousand full-text publications, primarily government documents, can be searched.
American Memory
Primary source materials relating to the history and culture of the United States.
FedStats
Links to over 100 various agencies which provide statistics, covering areas as wide reaching as crime, demographics, economics, energy, environment, health, and natural resources.
Thomas - Legislative Information
Database of United States legislative information including: bills, resolutions, the Congressional Record, treaties, Committee Reports, Public Laws, Roll Call Votes, etc.
USA.gov
The U.S. government's official web portal. This site makes it easy for the public to get U.S. government information and services on the web. (Formerly known as FirstGov)
World factbook
Gives basic history of all countries including map, population, history, politics, economics, education, communications, transportation and military among other.
ebrary
Over 44,000 full-text ebooks on business & economics, education, technology, humanities, life & physical sciences, law & politics, medicine, social & behavioral sciences, language & literature, and career guidance. Approximately 175 ebooks are single-user access titles; all other ebooks support multiple-user simultaneous use. In order to view, copy, or print from an ebook, you must download and install the ebrary Reader plugin.
Note: Viewer download works best with IE; don't use pop-up blockers; remote users may encounter a warning about a certificate during login - just accept it
Annual reviews
Reviews of biomedical, physical and social science topics published as annual journals.
CIAO: Columbia International Affairs Online
Theory and research in international affairs; working and occasional papers, research projects, conference proceedings, books, journals and policy briefs. 1991-
CQ Researcher
In-depth, non-biased reports of political and social issues on topics in health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, the U.S. economy, etc.
DSM-TR-IV
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision via PsychiatryOnline. The standard diagnostic tool used by mental health professionals worldwide to diagnose mental disorders. Each psychiatric disorder is accompanied by a set of diagnostic criteria and descriptive details.
Harvard University - Social Museum Image Collection
Images from Harvard's Social Museum that pertain to the voluntary immigration to the US from the signing of the Constitution to the onset of the Great Depression.
Women working, 1800-1930
Digital versions of books, pamphlets, and consumer trade catalogs; manuscripts, and photographs from Harvard University libraries, archives, and museums. Focuses on women's roles in the U.S. economy between the early 19th century and the Great Depression.
Archatlas
An online atlas of archaeology that uses satellite imaging and electronic mapping to depict rnthe spread of agriculture, trade and urbanism.
American Geriatrics Society
Professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults.
CQ public affairs collection
Vital issues, statistical and historical analysis, historic documents, primary source materials and a directory of key government, nonprofit, and private organizations in each of the major policy areas.
Making of America (Cornell)
Primary sources in American social history from the 19th century; esp. education, psychology, American history, sociology, religion, and science and technology. Collaborative project with the University of Michigan.
Making of America (University of Michigan)
Primary sources in American social history from the 19th century: esp. education, psychology, American history, sociology, religion, and science and technology. Collaborative project with Cornell.
Voices of Multicultural America (1790-1995)
Call Number: REF PS663 .M55 V64 1996
Notable speeches delivered by African, Asian, Hispanic, and Native Americans, arranged by speaker, with a Keyword index.
Uniform Crime Reports (FBI)
Annual statistical publications, including the comprehensive Crime in the United States, produced from data provided by nearly 17,000 law enforcement agencies across the United States. Also data from annual publications, such as Hate Crime Statistics and Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted.
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Data on capital punishment, correctional populations, criminal victimization, domestic violence, drug use, and workplace crime.
ChildStats
Statistics and reports on children and families, including: population and family characteristics, economic security, health, behavior and social environment, and education.
ChildTrends Databank
Information for the latest national trends and research on over 100 key indicators of child rnand youth well-being, including health, social & emotional development, education, and family.
EconData.net
Links to socioeconomic data sources, arranged by subject and provider.
FedStats
Links to over 100 various agencies which provide statistics, covering areas as wide reaching as crime, demographics, economics, energy, environment, health, and natural resources.
Health and Retirement Study
Longitudinal data on the physical and mental health, insurance coverage, financial status, family support systems, labor market status, and retirement planning of Americans over 50.
Polling the Nations 
A compilation of public opinion surveys, containing the full text of questions and responses from 14,000 surveys from 1986 to the present in the United States and more than 80 other countries. Each record includes the polling organization responsible for the poll, the sample size and the date the poll was released.
Note: Limited to 4 simultaneous users only
PollingReport.com
Provides summary-level highlights from recent national polls, and includes some historical comparative data (1985- present). Primary subjects include politics and policy, business/economics, and the American scene.
Poverty Guidelines (US Dept of Health and Human Services)
Data on Poverty Measurement, Poverty Lines, and Their History.
State of the World's Children (UNICEF)
Each annual edition closely examines a key issue affecting children. The report includes supporting data and statistics.
Statistical Abstract of the United States
The authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.
World Values Survey
The WVS provides detailed political, social, and cultural data on the the values and beliefs of over 80 societies worldwide since 1981.
Note: User Guide Available (.pdf)
Folkstreams.net
A national preserve of hard-to-find documentary films about American folk or roots cultures streamed with essays about the traditions and filmmaking. The site includes transcriptions, study and teaching guides, suggested readings, and links to related websites.
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