Sociology

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To learn more about a specific term or concept, search for it in Library Search then use the Reference Entries content type filter. This will show you definitions from encyclopedias, dictionaries or handbooks.

See the Reference sources section of this guide for key encyclopedias, dictionaries and handbooks.

Use these call numbers to browse items on Library shelves:

• H Social Sciences
• HM Sociology (General)
• HN Social History & Conditions: Social Problems: Social Reform
• HQ Family: Marriage: Women
• HT Communities: Classes: Races
• HV Social Pathology: Social & Public Welfare: Criminology
• RA Public Health