Holt Library: Sociology: Intro to Sociology (210)

Intro to Sociology (Sociology 210)

This course introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and social interactions. Topics include socialization, research methods, diversity and inequality, cooperation and conflict, social change, social institutions, and organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of sociological concepts as they apply to the interplay among individuals, groups, and societies.

Sociology Databases

Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision making.
Census Data
The Census Bureau is the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy. Find population information, and data about Americans' health, economics, education and more.
CQ Researcher
Reports on issues shaping our world, with in-depth coverage of political and social issues, such as health, education, the environment, technology, and the U.S. economy.
Gender Studies Database (Gale OneFile)
Offers access to scholarly journals and magazines covering topics including gender studies, family, and marital issues, LGBTQ community, and more.
Opposing Viewpoints
Supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts; presents all sides of important issues, and empowers learners to develop information literacy and critical thinking skills.
Religion Database
Religious news and information, informative details on doctrines and philosophies, and scholarly reports on religious history and related archaeology.
Social Explorer
Visualization and data-mapping tool with hundreds of thousands of data indicators and across demography, economy, health, education, religion, crime and more. The Lecture Launchers section directs users to discipline specific data maps useful for research in History, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Economics, Education and more. For more information visit the Social Explorer online guide.
Social Sciences Online Journals
List of Social Sciences online full text journals available from Holt Library. Search by title or select a "Subject" link to view online journals in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work & Social Welfare.
Social Science Database
Research covering topics in sociology, social work, anthropology, and politics.

Sociology Books

The Meanings of Social Life

Sociology: The Essentials

The sociological perspective -- Culture -- Doing sociological research -- Socialization and the life course -- Social structure and social interaction -- Groups and organizations -- Deviance and crime -- Social class and social stratification -- Global stratification -- Race and ethnicity -- Gender -- Sexuality -- Families and religion -- Education and health care -- Economy and politics -- Environment, population, and social change.

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Sociology Databases

Sociology Books

The Meanings of Social Life

Sociology: The Essentials

Society Explained

Race, Class and the State in Contemporary Sociology

Sociology: Inquiries into the Construction of Social Forms