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SOC 201: Intro to Sociology: Find Sources

A guide for students enrolled in Sociology 201: Intro to Sociology.

Sources for Data & Trends Over Time

Pew Research Center -- Social Trends
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. Reports in the Social Trends section often include data on how behaviors and ideologies have changed over time.

Recommended Databases

OneSearch
Combined search engine, searches most of the Edgewood databases & catalogs. Finds articles, books, ebooks, videos... almost anything.
SocINDEX with Full Text
Comprehensive sociology research database.

Topic-Specific Books

A few examples of books and e-books from the library's collection that could be useful for your assignment. To find one on your topic, search the library catalog or talk to a librarian!

Situated Politeness by Bethan L. Davies (Editor); Andrew John Merrison (Editor); Michael Haugh (Editor)
ISBN: 9781441142658
Publication Date: 2011-05-19
Boys Don't Cry? Rethinking narratives of masculinity and emotion in the U.S. by Milette Shamir; Jennifer Travis
ISBN: 9780231506342
The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St Clair
ISBN: 9780143131144

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