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Reference Books

Reference Books

In order to search for information effectively, it is a good strategy to use reference books to learn basic facts and terminology about a topic. Here are books in the Reference Collection of the library and online reference books that will provide a good beginning.

Reference Books are located in the area near the Reference Desk. Reference Books cannot leave the Library, but can be scanned using the two high-speed book scanners located near the Circulation Desk.

Look for Reference Books by using the Library Catalog or browse the shelves. While Sociology covers a wide range of topics, the main Library call number area begins in HM.

Sample Sociology Reference Books

A Dictionary of Sociology by John Scott; Gordon Marshall
Call Number: REF HM425 .D5735 2005
ISBN: 0198609876
Publication Date: 2007-03-05
Compiled by a team of sociological experts, it is packed with over 2,500 entries. All the entries are elaborated with clear descriptions and in-depth analysis, making even the mostcomplicated subjects easy to understand.
Handbook of Social Psychology by John DeLamater (Editor)
Call Number: REF HM1033 .H36 2006
ISBN: 9780387325156
Publication Date: 2006-06-09
Social Psychology is the study of how both intra-individual factors and social interaction influence and are influenced by individual behavior. The core concerns of social psychology include:
- the impact of one individual on another
- the impact of a group on its individual members
- the impact of individuals on the groups in which they participate
- the impact of one group on another.