Reference Materials
Reference books are things like encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, or other works that contain facts and background information. They are a good place to start in your research. They are often organized alphabetically, and beginning in the index (located in the back of the book) is a helpful to finding just what you need. The books below are just a handful of options. Choose a tab and click on the link for more information.
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Reference Books
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Encyclopedia of Sociology by Call Number: eBook; Reference HM425 .E5 2000ISBN: 0028648536Publication Date: 2000-11-16
The Blackwell Dictionary of Sociology by Call Number: eBook; HM425 .J64 2000ebISBN: 0631227660Publication Date: 2000-01-01
The Cambridge Dictionary of Sociology by Call Number: eBook; Reference HM425 .C36 2006ISBN: 052183290XPublication Date: 2006-09-01
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The SAGE Encyclopedia of Social Science Research Methods by Call Number: Reference H62 .S34 2004ISBN: 0761923632Publication Date: 2003-12-15
The Practice of Social Research by Call Number: Reference H62 .B2 2004ISBN: 0534620280Publication Date: 2003-03-06
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The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Child Development by Call Number: eBook; HQ767.9 .C352 2005ebISBN: 0511125216Publication Date: 2005-09-08
Handbook of Applied Developmental Science by Call Number: Reference HQ767.9 .H346 2003ISBN: 0761922784Publication Date: 2002-10-22
The Encyclopedia of Aging: a comprehensive resource in gerontology and geriatrics by Call Number: Reference HQ1061 .E53 2001ISBN: 0826148425Publication Date: 2001-01-01
Older Americans : a changing market by Call Number: eBookISBN: 1885070500Publication Date: 2004-07-01
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International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family by Call Number: Reference HQ9 .E52 2003ISBN: 0028656725Publication Date: 1905-06-01
Encyclopedia of Feminist Theories by Call Number: eBook; Reference HQ1190 .E63 2003ISBN: 0415308852Publication Date: 2003-12-18eBook is also available through LGBT Life Database
Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered History in AmericaCall Number: Reference HQ76.3.U5 E53 2004ISBN: 0684312611Publication Date: 2003-12-05
Routledge International Encyclopedia of Queer Culture by Call Number: HQ76.96 .R68 2006ISBN: 9780415306515Publication Date: 2006-04-12
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- Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol and Addictive Behavior byCall Number: Referennce HV5804 .E53 2001ISBN: 0028655419Publication Date: 2000-12-01
Encyclopedia of Criminology and Deviant Behaviour by Call Number: Reference HV6017 .E53 2001ISBN: 1560327723Publication Date: 2000-11-10
Encyclopedia of White-Collar and Corporate Crime by Call Number: HV6768 .E63 2005ISBN: 0761930043Publication Date: 2004-08-03
Encyclopedia of Prisons and Correctional Facilities by Call Number: Reference HV9471 .E693 2005ISBN: 076192731XPublication Date: 2004-12-15
Encyclopedia of Terrorism by Call Number: eBook; HV6431 .K883 2003ISBN: 0761924086Publication Date: 2002-12-04
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- Historical Statistics of the United States This link opens in a new windowComplete text of the 5 volume Millennial edition, 2006. Provides data in electronic format useful for statistical analysis.
- Statista This link opens in a new windowStatista.com, by Statista, Inc. provides data on over 60,000 topics from over 18,000 sources, categorized into 21 market sectors. Statista.com provides quantitative data on media, business, finance, politics, and a wide variety of other areas.