Sociology: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources (Reference Sources in the Social Sciences) [Hardcover]

Stephen H. Aby (Author), James Nalen (Author), Lori Fielding (Author)

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ISBN-10: 1563089475 | ISBN-13: 978-1563089473 | Publication Date: April 30, 2005 | Edition: 3

Now in its third edition, this critically acclaimed work provides undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and librarians with descriptions of approximately 610 major reference sources in sociology, its subdisciplines, and the related social sciences. Emphasis in this edition is on works in English published in the United States, Great Britain, Canada, and Australia from 1997 through early 2004. Coverage of earlier works is included if coverage is historically important or not historically bound. The third edition has been reorganized for ease of searching, and adds over 325 new titles and electronic sources, as well surveying new editions and updates of previously cited works, making this a substantial revision and complement to the previous edition.

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This third edition has been significantly revised, and more than 325 new titles have been added for a total of 610 major reference sources. The focus is on resources published between 1997 and early 2004 in sociology, its subdisciplines, and related social sciences. However, important earlier works are included. The short annotations are typically 10-200 words, and some contain evaluative statements. Each citation includes author or editor, title, place of publication, publisher, date, pages, index, price, and ISSN or ISBN as well as LC number, if available. Book prices are from Books in Print online. Journal prices from various sources are for institutional subscriptions. Emphasis is on works published in English in the U.S., Great Britain, Canada, and Australia.

This edition is divided into three chapters, "General Social Science Reference Sources," "Sociology," and "Sociological Fields." The first chapter is subdivided by type of reference source, such as bibliographies, indexes, abstracts, databases, directories, and biographies. Within the categories, entries are arranged alphabetically by author, editor, or title. Chapter 2 includes all of the above plus handbooks, yearbooks, dictionaries and encyclopedias, journals, and Web sites, the number of which has been greatly expanded from the previous edition. When URLs are provided, a last-accessed date is also given. Another highlight of this edition is that the sociology journal titles selected comprise a core list for use in collection management. URLs for journals are also now provided. Chapter 3 presents reference sources in specific sociological fields like gerontology, race and ethnic relations, and women's studies. Entries are again arranged alphabetically by author, editor, or title. Of particular note here is the section on works related to specific social problems, such as drug abuse, homelessness, and sexual harassment.

The author-title and subject indexes at the end of the volume provide additional easy access. Academic and large public libraries will find this source an invaluable tool for collection development and management. Susan Awe
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"This is an excellent selection tool for any academic library that supports a sociology curriculum. Librarians, researchers and undergraduate students should find the subject approach helpful. Since this is such a substantial revision, libraries that own the earlier editions will also want to have this one on their shelves."

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Collection Management

"The third edition of this text reflects changes in organization and updated entries, making this revision an essential part of any sociology reference collection that aids students, faculty, and librarians in determining the major sources to consult for sociological information. Indexes, bibliographies, handbooks, databases, Web sites, dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other print and electronic information sources fill the book with 610 entries….Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above."

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited; 3 edition (April 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563089475
• ISBN-13: 978-1563089473
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Sociology: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources 3rd Edition, February 27, 2007

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This review is from: Sociology: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources (Reference Sources in the Social Sciences) (Hardcover)

The 3rd edition of this scholarly source contains 610 descriptions of leading reference sources in the field of sociology. Sources described in this edition were published from 1997 to early 2004. Any works published previous to 1997 are of historical significance. The 3rd edition is updated with 325 new reference titles and electronic sources. Each entry follows the Chicago Manual of Style bibliographic format. In addittion, each source is annotated and some contain evaluations.

This work is extremely valuable to anyone in an academia setting. With added electronic sources and websites to the 3rd edition, students and faculty are provided with a wider range of searching options.

4.0 out of 5 stars Sociology: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources 3rd Edition, February 26, 2007

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Candace M. Cathey (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sociology: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources (Reference Sources in the Social Sciences) (Hardcover)

In the 3rd Edition the reference contains revisions and updates of in the areas related to social sciences and sociology along. Further the sociological collection includes bibilographies such as author(s), indexes, abstracts, place of publication, publishing companies, ISBN or ISSN as well as the date of publication. Furthermore, electronic sources, journals and legititmate ULRs that are available in this editon

This reference book's target audience is mainly college for undergraduate to post-graduate students, faculty members and the general public who conduct research on the subject of race, ethnicity and gender studies.