Sociology: Encyclopledias & Dictionaries
Overview 
This page lists some helpful encyclopedias and dictionaries related to Sociology to assist in your assignments and course work. .
Questions? Contact the Sociology Librarian, Matt Rohweder (mrohweder@wlu.ca).
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| 21st Century Sociology: a reference handbook (2007) | A comprehensive assessment of over 100 sociological fields, as well as an examination of the development of sociological inquiry |
| Encyclopedia of Sociology (2001) | Classic sociological reference text covering core issues such as race, poverty, violence, economics, pregnancy and abortion |
| Encyclopedia of Law & Society: American and Global Perspectives (2007) | Reference text for sociology, criminology, cultural anthropology, social psychology, and economics |
| Dictionary of Sociology, 3rd ed. (2012) | A comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of sociological terms. Over 2,500 entries |
| Oxford Bibliographies Online: Sociology | Core research resources and bibliographies for many sociological fields such as deviance, norms, health, and aging |