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Sociology Topic Guide
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Welcome
This guide is intended to connect you to our library resources and reliable websites to assist you in your research. Click on the tabs above for information on how to find books, articles, streaming videos, citation assistance, and more. Contact your librarian with any questions.
New Books
Check out some of our newer titles. Click on the cover to view the book in the catalog.
Books
Library Catalog
Find books, DVDs, government documents, and more from any of the 5 CAC Libraries and all of the Pinal County Public Libraries.
If the book you want is at a different campus or one of the public libraries, hit the request button and enter your login information. Your barcode is found on your ID (not your 880 number) and your password is the last 4 numbers of your phone number.
Your student or staff ID is your library card. Check out 10 books for 3 weeks and 3 DVDs for 10 days.
Use the call number to find items on the shelf.
- H – Social Sciences
- HD – Industries. Land use. Labor
- HD6951-6957 Industrial sociology. Social conditions of
labor
- HD6951-6957 Industrial sociology. Social conditions of
- HM – Sociology (General)
- HN – Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
- HQ – The family. Marriage. Women
- HS – Societies: secret, benevolent, etc.
- HT – Communities. Classes. Race
- HT101-395 Urban groups. The city. Urban sociology
- HT401-485 Rural groups. Rural sociology
- HV – Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology
- HD – Industries. Land use. Labor
Instructional Videos
Here are some instructional videos on using your library account online and access the library’s eBooks. You can view more of our instructional videos on our YouTube page.
WorldCat
Lists materials from libraries worldwide and can be checked out through InterLibrary Loan. Come and speak to a library staff member to request books.
eBooks*
eBook Collection (EBSCO)
A growing collection of books covering a wide range of topics. Search by keyword(s), or select Social Sciences under Browse by Category.
Gale eBooks
Complete, full-text eBooks covering most topics including subject-specific encyclopedias. Search by keyword(s), or select Social Science from the Browse Collections.
*Articles, eBooks, and streaming videos accessed through our databases are available only to CAC students, faculty, and staff. For this reason, authorized users who are off-campus must log in through Blackboard. Once in Blackboard, select CAC Library Page under Your Institution or Student Library Resources under Organizations, then select Databases: Articles, eBooks, and Streaming Videos.
Journal Articles*
Academic OneFile
In addition to using search terms in a keyword search, Academic OneFile lets you search in a way that gives you a good overview of the number of articles on a certain subject. For example: click on Subject Guide Search and enter sociology to auto-populate appropriate search terms. Click on the link for Subdivisions to find articles on specific topics within the overall subject or click on Related Subjects to find broader, narrower, and related terms.
OmniFile
Access journal articles by entering your keyword(s) into the Search box. OmniFile also lets you search by subject. Click the Advanced Search link and select SU Subject from the drop-down Select a Field (optional) menu to the right of the search box.
Contemporary Women’s Issues Collection
Search by keyword(s) for issues that influence women’s lives across the globe.
*Articles, eBooks, and streaming videos accessed through our databases are available only to CAC students, faculty, and staff. For this reason, authorized users who are off-campus must log in through Blackboard. Once in Blackboard, select CAC Library Page under Your Institution or Student Library Resources under Organizations, then select Databases: Articles, eBooks, and Streaming Videos.
Diversity Studies Collection
Search by keyword(s) for information in diversity studies and related fields.
Gale Power Search
Search by keyword(s) all available Gale databases and modules from just one place.
Gender Studies Collection
Search by keyword(s) for information in gender studies and related fields.
Issues & Controversies
Search by keyword(s) or browse subjects in the category Society, Culture, and Religion under All Issues by Subject.
Opposing Viewpoint in Context
Search by keyword(s), view current Issues of Interest, or Browse Issues in the category Society and Culture.
Psychology Collection
Search by keyword(s) for information in all fields of psychology.
Religion and Philosophy Collection
Search by keyword(s) for information from theological approaches to social issues.
Streaming Videos*
Films on Demand
Find full length streaming videos by entering a keyword in the Search box. Click on the triple bar symbol to view all subjects, which include the subject Sociology and its many subcategories.
Suggested Search Terms
Social Sciences, Sociology, Clinical Sociology, Cultural Sociology, Criminal Sociology, Economic Sociology, Educational Sociology, Environmental Sociology, Historical Sociology, Military Sociology, Political Sociology, Rural Sociology, Urban Sociology, Macrosociology, Social Conditions, Social Conflict, Social Support, Demography, Equality, Dehumanization, Ethnography, Individualism, Mass Society, Overpopulation, Relativism, Social Contract, Social Ethics, Social Structure, Social Systems, Social Welfare, Socialization, Socioeconomics,
Digital Magazines
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone includes features on musical artists, music reviews, movie reviews, and political stories.
TIME
TIME is a news magazine that covers what is happening in the worlds of health and science, politics, business, society and entertainment.
Instructional Videos
Here are some instructional videos on using library databases. You can view more of our instructional videos on our YouTube page.
Websites
American Sociological Association
The American Sociology Association (ASA) is the national organization for sociologists that seeks to provide a unique set of services to its members and to promote the vitality, visibility, and diversity of the discipline.
International Sociological Association
The International Sociological Association (ISA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to scientific purposes in the field of sociology and social sciences.
Here are some helpful and reliable websites. Remember that anyone can put information online so it is always important to verify that what you find is accurate and unbiased.
APA 7th ed.
Books and eBooks
Author, A. A., Second, B. B., & Third, C. C. (Year of publication). Title of book: Capital letter also for subtitle. Publisher. DOI or URL if available.
Example:
Wilson, F. (1998). The hand: How its use shapes the brain, language, and human culture. Pantheon.
Print and Electronic Journal Article
Author(s), A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year of Publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number(issue number), pages. DOI or URL if available.
Example:
Craner, P. M. (1991). New tool for an ancient art: The computer and music. Computers and the Humanities, 25(3), 303-313.
Here are handouts with additional examples and further assistance can also be found on our Citation Guide.
RefWorks
RefWorks is an easy to use citation manager that can help you…
- Access and manage research information online, from any browser.
- Import references from CAC Library databases and websites.
- Generate and format bibliographies in virtually any style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) in seconds.
RefWorks is offered free to all CAC students and you can set up your account any time you are ready. Simply follow the link below and create your account using your campus e-mail address. After you create your account, RefWorks offers an easy tutorial when you get started. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact a Librarian or the Learning Center staff with any other questions you might have.
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