Research Guides: *Sociology: Getting Started with Sociology

Best Bets for Sociology

SocINDEX with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Sociology journal articles. Publication dates: 1895-present soc index
Oxford Bibliographies This link opens in a new window
Bibliographies in sociology, criminology, education, and other disciplines; for a range of notable topics in each field, describes the foundational works and frequently used data sources.
Oxford Bibliographies offers peer-reviewed annotated bibliographies on specific topics in a growing range of subject areas. There are at least 50 specific topical bibliographies in each subject area. Each of these features an introduction to the topic. Bibliographies are browsable by subject area and are keyword searchable.

Oxford Bibliographies
Bibliographies in sociology, criminology, education, and other disciplines; for a range of notable topics in each field, describes the foundational works and frequently used data sources.
The Cambridge Handbook of Sociology by Kathleen Odell Korgen (Editor)
Published: 2017

International Encyclopedia of Social and Behavioral Sciences This link opens in a new window
Essays with further reading on all aspects of social and behavioral sciences.

Annual Reviews
Search the Annual Review of Sociology for extensive literature reviews on areas of active sociological research, summarizing developments and providing extensive works cited.
Sociology Compass
Literature reviews on current topics in sociology.
Crime and Justice: A Review of Research
Literature reviews on criminology topics.

SocINDEX with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Sociology and related disciplines.
Gender Studies Database This link opens in a new window
HAPI Online (Hispanic American Periodicals Index) This link opens in a new window
ERIC This link opens in a new window
Education.
Scopus This link opens in a new window
Sciences and social sciences journal article citations. Searchable by author affiliation and citation count.

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