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Sociology: General Info

A research guide for Sociology students at Austin Community College

Subject Librarian

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Barbara Jorge
Contact:
Faculty Librarian / Associate Professor
Hays Campus Library
1200 Kohlers Crossing
Kyle, TX 78640
bjorge@austincc.edu
512.223.1586

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How to search for Sociology Information

There are several types of information available to Sociology students through the ACC libraries, both in print form and electronically. The tabs along the top of the page provide details on the different types of resources listed below:

 

Books You can find a good selection of Sociology books in our collection. A book can provide detailed background and in-depth historical information about any given topic.
Reference Books This covers encyclopedias, atlases, and other resources that are referred to for specific information. Go to these for definitions, shorter explanations, quick historical and biographical sketches.
Articles Articles from journals, magazines, and major newspapers are the primary source for information on current social issues, recent sociological studies, and applications of sociological theory in the real world. ACC databases can help connect you to these articles.
Web Sites The internet can provide a wealth of good information, especially from government sources and professional organizations.

 

Podcasts

Sociology Video Pick

"Steven Pinker charts the decline of violence from Biblical times to the present, and argues that, though it may seem illogical and even obscene, given Iraq and Darfur, we are living in the most peaceful time in our species' existence" (Description and video from www.ted.com ).  You can search for books by Steven Pinker in the ACC Library Catalog.


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