Sociology

Historical Statistics of the United States Millennial Edition, 5 vols.
Ref HA202 .H57 2006
Updated and expanded edition provides essays on data sources, tables, and downloadable Excel files.

Statistical Abstract of the United States, online and in the reference room at Ref Desk HA202 .U5
Convenient compilation of frequently sought statistics on a broad range of topics. Includes references to data sources. Older editions in the Stacks.

• ICPSR (Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research)
  Data archive for social scientists. Reed community members may download data and documentation. Proficiency in a statistical program such as STATA, SPSS, or SAS is needed to use these data sets.
  Coverage Dates: -
• Roper Center for Public Opinion Research
  Data archive of public opinion survey data.
  Coverage Dates: 1930 - Present
• Proquest Statistical Insight
  This is the most comprehensive index for publications of the U.S. government, international organizations, foreign countries, U.S. state governments, and non-governmental organizations. Use the Data Sets option to download data and create charts.
  Coverage Dates: 1974 - Present
• Social Explorer
  Social Explorer provides easy access to demographic information about the United States, from 1790 to present. Charts and maps are easily created, as well.
  Coverage Dates: 1790 - Present
• Statistical Abstract of the United States
  The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.
  Coverage Dates: unknown - unknown

These subject-specific encyclopedias provide easy access to authoritative definitions and concepts used in the methodology and approaches to sociology.

International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences, online and in the reference collection at Ref H41.I58 2001 (26 vols.)

Landmark reference work provides a disciplinary and cross-disciplinary survey of the social and behavioral sciences. Includes important institutions, history, ethics of research, biographies, statistics, and research design. Includes bibliographic references.

Encyclopedia of Sociology, online and in the reference room at Ref HM425 .E5 2000 (5 vols.)
Covers topics often discussed within sociology. Contains 370 articles with information on classic and new sociological concerns, and discusses current concept and investigations. Includes extensive references for each entry.