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Dictionary of Sociology

Oxford Reference Online-Dictionary of Sociology
Complied by an expert team of sociologists, this dictionary spans an international range of terms, methods, and concepts. The 3rd edition includes biographies of key figures and entries on topics ranging from environmental determinism to orientalism and political science, as well as real-life examples of theories in practice

Political Sociology

Political Sociology for a Globalizing World - Michael Drake

ISBN: 0745638279

Publication Date: 2010-11-16

This accessible book addresses one of the twenty-first century's most important issues: the increasing lack of connection between political institutions and the social reality of our everyday lives.

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Infotrac Diversity Studies Collection
A subset of Academic One-File, this database contains a collection of 11 eBooks and 150 journals focused on exploring cultural differences, contributions, and influences. All journals in this collection are full-text. Gale/Library Subscription
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
Examines contemporary issues from the pro and con. Features viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazine, academic journal, and newspaper articles, primary source documents, statistics, images and podcasts, and links to Websites. Gale/Library Subscription
Academic Search Complete
Provides full text for nearly 5,318 scholarly publications covering academic areas of study including social sciences, humanities, education, biological & ecological sciences, computer sciences, engineering, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, and ethnic studies. EBSCO/TexShare
Science Direct
Searchable, browsable database of journals published by Elsevier Publishers. The VC/UHV Library has full-text access to about 1,200 journals in the health and life sciences, and the social sciences - including business, managements, economics, accountin, finance, and psychology. Abstracts, tables of contents and some complimentary full-text may be available in other subject areas. Elsevier/Library Subscription
Master File Premier
Provides full text for nearly 1,860 general reference, business, consumer health, general science, and multi-cultural periodicals. Also includes indexing and abstracts for nearly 2,780 periodicals. EBSCO/TexShare
ERIC
Index of journal literature in education, as well as education-related material such as books, conference papers, technical reports, policy papers, curriculum materials, and theses. Links to available full-text. EBSCO/TexShare
Dictionary of the Social Sciences
This resource contains concise, clearly written definitions of important terms in anthropology, sociology, political science, economics, human geography, cultural studies and Marxism
Global Road Warrior
Practical business travel guide to over 175 countries. In addition to basic geographical information such as climate and demographics, has great information about doing business in the selected country. Information includes business ethics, how meetings are conducted, proper business attire & attitudes toward time and punctuality. Technical information about internet connections, communications, health and medical for the traveler is also included. Library Subscription
Statistical Abstract of the United States
A one-volume summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Published annually by the Federal Government since 1878, the Stat Abstract is an answer book (How much corn is grown in Indiana?) and a guide to statistical resources (What organization has the most authoritative data on foreclosures?) Produced and published now by Proquest. Library subscription

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