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Encyclopedias

Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology. Ritzer, George, editor. Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., c2007.
Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology comprises about 1,800 commissioned entries on all aspects of the discipline of sociology. The entries, grouped into 33 editorial areas, will range from short notes to extended essays, and will cover both contemporary knowledge and classical sociology.

Encyclopedia of Sociology. 2nd ed. Borgatta, Edgar F., and Rhonda J.V. Montgomery. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2000.
Four-volume set with 370 entries. Entries are often several pages long and include extensive reference lists. Useful for beginning and advanced sociologists.
Davis Reference and Undergrad Library HM425 .E5 2000

International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences. Amsterdam; New York: Elsevier, 2001.
This 26 volume set covers a broad range of the social and behavioral sciences from an international perspective, including 197 articles from the field of sociology. Includes contributions from nearly 4,000 authors. Volumes 1-24 are alphabetized by entry; Volume 25 is a name index; Volume 26 is a subject index.
Davis Reference H 41 .I58 2001

International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences. Darity, William A., Jr., editor. 2nd ed. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, c2008.
Comprised of eight volumes and over 4,000 pages, this encyclopedia contains more than 3,000 entries by 1,200+ authors covering the social sciences. Browse the table of contents and index, or search by keyword.

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Dictionaries

The Blackwell Dictionary of Sociology. Johnson, Allan G. Oxford, OX, UK ; Malden, Mass., USA: Blackell Publishers, 2000.
This second edition of Allan G. Johnson's one-volume dictionary includes 75 new entries, as well as an expanded biographical section, extensive revisions and updates, and more thorough cross-referencing.

Dictionary of Sociology. 3rd. ed. Scott, John and Gordon Marshall, editors. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005.
This dictionary is comprised of 2,500+ entries covering a range of international concepts, methods, and terms. Entries from other disciplines relevant to sociology are included, such as anthropology, psychology, and political science. Clear and detailed descriptions make this a useful tool for those new to the field of sociology or for more advanced students and teachers. Includes cross-references and recommended reading. Viewing this source electronically makes for easy searching and hyperlinked cross-references.
Davis Reference HM425 .D5735 2005

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