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Sociology

This guide will help you to locate and effectively utilize print and electronic resources related to sociology and social issues.

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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE:

This guide is designed to help you explore and effectively use print and electronic resources for Sociology available through the Georgia Southern University Libraries. Click the dark blue tabs to explore what resources are available. Here are a few of the best available resources  to begin your research:

What is Sociology?

[from the American Sociological Association web site]:

Sociology is:

  • the study of society
  • a social science involving the study of the social lives of people, groups, and societies
  • the study of our behavior as social beings, covering everything from the analysis of short contacts between anonymous individuals on the street to the study of global social processes
  • the scientific study of social aggregations, the entities through which humans move throughout their lives'
  • an overarching unification of all studies of humankind, including history, psychology, and economics

Still Need help?

Greetings!  Did you know that the University Libraries have subject specialists to help you do library research? My name is Ruth Baker and I am the Library Liaison for Sociology & Anthropology   Think of me as your Personal Librarian!  You can find contact information for me by clicking on my name in the Research Librarians box throughout this guide. I am here to help YOU!

Note: The best way to reach me is by email at: rbaker@georgiasouthern.edu