Subject guide: sociology

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Reference

Sociology

• Encyclopedia of Sociology
• A Dictionary of Sociology
• Sociology Basics

Demographics

• American Attitudes: What Americans Think about the Issues That Shape Their Lives
• American Generations: Who They Are and How They Live
• American Men: Who They Are and How They Live
• American Sexual Behavior: Demographics Sexual Activity, Fertility, and Childbearing
• Amerian Time Use; Who Spends How Long at What
• American Women: Who They Are and How They Live
• Demographics of the U.S.: Trends and Projections

Key Topics

• Encyclopedia of Aging
• Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Violence
• Encyclopedia of Social Psycholgoy
• Handbook of Death and Dying
• Racial and Ethnic Diversity: Asians, Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Whites