Hey Sociology Majors!

Four valuable encyclopedias which you can access 24/7 in full text from the Library’s homepage (library.ship.edu, then “A-Z Databases.”)  

Why search the web for background information about sociology when we have four well-written, easy-to-search, online, full text encyclopedias?

	Encyclopedia of Social Problems Provides a comprehensive approach to this multifaceted field, utilizing experts from numerous disciplines. These subject areas include anthropology, biology, business, chemistry, communications, criminal justice, demography, economics, education, environmental studies, geography, health, history, languages, political science, psychology, social work, sociology, and women's studies.
	Encyclopedia of Social Theory   Reference source for anyone interested in the roots of contemporary social theory. Examines the global landscape of all the key theories and the theorists behind them, presenting them in the context needed to understand their strengths and weaknesses.
	Encyclopedia of Sociology   This classic reference has been updated to reflect many changes in society and in the field of sociology in recent years.  Articles cover core issues such as race, poverty, violence, economics, pregnancy and abortion. Include new topics such as the Internet, privacy and epidemiology.
	21st Century Sociology: A Reference Handbook   Provides a concise overview of modern sociology. Focuses on the body of knowledge in traditional areas of sociological inquiry, as well as documents the general orientation of the newer and currently emerging areas of sociological inquiry.