Dearborn, 2001. ISBN 1579580912. $$
300 H41
Intended as a starting point for research, this two- volume work provides a guide to key literature for various topics within the social sciences. Entries are presented alphabetically and begin with a listing of key resources, followed by a discussion of each resource and its importance for that topic. Each volume includes an alphabetic list of entries and a thematic list of entries by broad categories, such as economics, law, politics, sociology, and so forth.
Most of these broad categories are broken down into smaller categories to narrow in on a specific topic, such as elections, gender studies, and urban
H. Aby, James Nalen, and Lori Fielding.
273p. Libraries Unlimited, 2005. ISBN 1563089475. $
016.301 Z7164; HM585
In its third edition, this volume now includes annotations of more than 600 reference sources in sociology and related subdisciplines. Sources include English-language print and electronic ma- terials published from 1997 to early 2004, although some older items of historical value are also listed.
This volume is quite expanded from the previ- ous edition due in part to the increased number of websites listed. There are three major parts to the guide: general social science reference sources, sociology, and sociological fields. Within each part, items are divided into subject matter, then material type (except in the case of chapter 1, where gen- eral social science sources are divided into mate- rial type only). Author/title and subject indexes are provided.
Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
267 Blackwell dictionary of sociology: A user’s guide to sociological language.
2nd ed. Allan G. Johnson. 413p.
Blackwell, 2002. ISBN 0631216812 (pbk.). $
301 HM425
This is a very nice one-volume dictionary of socio- logical terms. Entries are concise and understand- able. Other terms to reference are presented in all caps throughout the definitions, and in many cases, additional reading references are presented at the end of the entry. There is also a separate section for biographical sketches of major figures in sociol- ogy, both historical and contemporary. An index of terms and personal names is available.
268 Dictionary of sociology. Tony Lawson and Joan Garrod. 273p. Fitzroy Dearborn, 2001. ISBN 1579582915. $
301 HM425
This one-volume, compact dictionary provides a good introduction to the major concepts within the field of sociology. Entries contain a brief definition of the term and, when needed, a more lengthy discussion of the topic along with illus- trative examples of the concept. There are cross- references throughout to additional related con- tent within the text.
269 A dictionary of sociology. 3rd ed.
John Scott and Gordon Marshall, eds.
709p. Oxford Univ. Pr., 2005. ISBN 0198609868. $
301 HM425
The third edition of this work contains more than 2,500 entries in sociology as well as related terms from fields such as psychology, economics, anthropology, philosophy, and political science.
Entries have been compiled by an international group of leading experts in sociology. An aster- isk placed before a word in a definition indicates that additional relevant information may be found under that term. See and see also references are also presented throughout. Biographical entries are intermixed with other terms, but coverage of contemporary theorists and researchers is limited to only those who are central to the areas covered in the dictionary.
270 Encyclopedia of sociology. 2nd ed. Edgar F. Borgatta, ed. in chief;
Rhonda J. V. Montgomery, man. ed. 5v.
Macmillan Reference USA, 2000. ISBN 0028648536. $$$
301 HM425
This five-volume set contains more than 400 arti- cles on topics in the field of sociology. The first edition of this work, published in 1992, was the first comprehensive reference to cover sociology as it emerged during the 1960s and 1970s. With all the change that has occurred in the field in recent years, this second edition is a welcome update.
Many of the original articles have been updated and expanded, and 60 new articles have been added to the work. Entries are arranged alphabetically, and a nearly 200-page index helps users easily find top- ics covered.
271 Sociology basics. Carl L. Bankston III, consulting ed. 2v. Salem Press, 2000.
ISBN 089356205X. $$
301 HM425
This two-volume set extracts articles from Survey of social sciences: Sociology series (a five-volume set released in 1995). Ninety of the original 338 arti- cles were selected that cover fundamental topics in sociology. Each entry includes the type of sociol- ogy and fields of study to which the topic belongs, followed by a brief summary and principal terms.
The body of the articles consists of three sections.
First, there is an “Overview” of the topic. Second, the “Applications” section describes how the topic
is put into practice. Third, the “Context” section discusses the topic within the field of sociology as a whole. Finally, each entry contains a bibliography and a list of cross-referenced topics.
Handbooks
272 The international handbook of sociology. Stella R. Quah and Arnaud Sales, eds. 542p. Sage, 2000. ISBN 0761968881. $$
301 HM585
The purpose of this book is to evaluate the develop- ment of sociology over the last two decades. Unique to this handbook, however, is its decision to focus on specialized fields in sociology instead of general the- ories. As a result, each of the twenty-three chapters is written by a specialized expert in that field, many of whom are also leaders of research committees of the International Sociological Association. The book is orga nized into six parts: conceptual perspectives, social and cultural differentiation, changing insti- tutions and collective action, demography, cities, and housing, art and leisure, and social problems.
Each chapter presents the full spectrum of research literature on a topic, including opposing traditions of thought and approaches. References are incorpo- rated at the end of each chapter, and comprehensive subject and name indexes are provided at the end of the book.
273 The Sage handbook of sociology.
Craig Calhoun, Chris Rojek, and Bryan S. Turner, eds. 590p. Sage, 2005. ISBN 0761968210. $$
301 HM586
This handbook provides an overview of the field of sociology over the last twenty years. The book is broken up into three parts: theory and meth- ods, the axial processes of society, and primary debates. In total, there are thirty-two articles writ- ten by sociologists from multiple countries, giving the book an international perspective. Each article contains references for further reading, and there is a comprehensive index at the end of the book.
Abortion
274 Encyclopedia of abortion in the United States. Louis J. Palmer Jr. 420p.
McFarland, 2002. ISBN 0786413867. $
363.46 HQ767
Since the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, abortion has become a very controver- sial topic in the United States. This encyclopedia pre sents a nonbiased overview of the history of abortion in the United States. Entries are arranged alphabetically and include many of the political, legal, social, religious, and medical issues associ- ated with abortion. All U.S. Supreme Court opin- ions on the topic of abortion up to the year 2002 are presented. The abortion laws for each of the fifty states are also listed. Leading abortion orga- nizations on both sides of the issues are also dis- cussed along with many other pressing topics, such as embryonic cloning, assisted reproductive tech- nology, and surrogacy. A bibliography and index are provided.
275 Reproductive issues in America: A reference handbook. Janna C. Merrick and Robert H. Blank. 241p. ABC-CLIO, 2003. ISBN 1576078167. $
616.6 RG133
This handy reference book includes a wide vari- ety of information related to reproductive science and policy. The first two chapters provide an over- view of controversial reproductive issues, such as abortion, assisted reproductive technologies, and embryonic research. The third chapter provides a chronology of important events in human repro- ductive science and policy from 1873 to 2003.
Chapter 4 covers biographical sketches of major contributors to human reproductive science, while chapter 5 includes a list of facts and statistics asso- ciated with these various issues. Chapter 6 contains a list of orga nizations and governmental agencies that contribute to clinical research or policy devel- opment in the area of reproductive issues. The final chapter provides an annotated bibliography of print and nonprint resources related to reproduc- tive issues, including books, journals, videos, and websites. A glossary and a comprehensive subject index are included.
Aging
276 Aging in America A to Z. Adriel Bettelheim. 280p. CQ Press, 2001.
ISBN 156802584X. $
305.26 HQ1064
This encyclopedia of topics concerning older Americans contains more than 250 alphabetically arranged entries. Entries include medical, politi- cal, legal, financial, and social issues affecting the
elderly. Some examples of topics covered include Alzheimer’s disease, Roth IRA, living will, Medicaid, and Medicare. In addition there are brief biographies of people who have made an impact on policy or public attitudes toward aging, including Ronald Reagan and Franklin D. Roosevelt. No bibliography is available, but there is a comprehensive index.
277 Encyclopedia of aging. David J. Ekerdt, ed. in chief. 4v. Macmillan Reference USA, 2002. ISBN 0028654722. $$
305.26 HQ1061
This four-volume work is intended to bring the lat- est research on aging to the general reader. More than 400 alphabetically arranged entries are indi- vidually signed and cover a broad range of topics surrounding aging, including medical, psychologi- cal, sociological, public-policy, and biological sub- jects. In addition to an alphabetical presentation, there is also an outline of contents in volume 1 that lists all articles relating to a particular field or topic.
Articles include cross-references and a bibliogra- phy for further reading. A comprehensive index is also available.
278 Older Americans: A changing market.
4th ed. 404p. New Strategist, 2001.
ISBN 1885070500. $
305.26 HQ1064
The fourth edition of this title (previously titled Americans 55 and older: A changing market) presents characteristics, lifestyles, incomes, and spending habits of older Americans, a group that is see- ing dramatic changes in recent years due to the influx of the baby boomer generation. The book is divided into nine chapters: “Education,” “Health,”
“Housing,” “Income,” “Labor Force,” “Living Arrangements,” “Population,” “Spending,” and
“Wealth.” The book contains data on each topic collected by several agencies of the federal govern- ment, including the Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the National Center for Education Statistics, and the Federal Reserve Board. These data have been compiled into tables and graphs to help analyze trends within each area. A glossary, bibliography, and index are included.
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
279 Alcohol and temperance in modern history: An international encyclopedia. Jack S. Blocker Jr., David
M. Fahey, and Ian R. Tyrell, eds. 2v. ABC- CLIO, 2003. ISBN 1576078337. $$
362.292 HV5017
This resource (available in both print and elec- tronic format) presents both the history of alcohol and temperance in one volume. Included are nearly 500 alphabetically arranged entries that discuss the production and use of alcoholic beverages, cultural perceptions, legal issues, temperance movements, research, and treatment. There is a breakdown of entries by geographic area that will assist read- ers looking for place-specific information. Also included is a chronology of major events in the history of alcohol and temperance movement over the last 500 years. Entries include references and cross-references for additional reading. The appen- dix includes legal documents, Internet resources, English song themes that deal with alcohol, and a bibliography of tools and reference works. A com- prehensive index is also available.
280 Alcoholism sourcebook: Basic consumer health information about the physical and mental consequences of alcohol abuse, including liver disease, pancreatitis, Wernicke- Korsakoff syndrome (alcoholic dementia), fetal alcohol syndrome, heart disease, kidney disorders, gastrointestinal problems, and immune system compromise, and featuring facts about addiction, detoxification, alcohol withdrawal, recovery, and the maintenance of sobriety, along with a glossary and directories of resources for further help and information. Karen Bellenir, ed. 613p. Omnigraphics, 2000. ISBN 0780803256. $
616.86 RC565
This book provides information about alcohol use and abuse, which remains a major problem in the United States with almost 10 percent of adults meet- ing the diagnostic criteria for alcohol abuse. The book is divided into seven parts. Part 1 includes a discussion on alcohol use and abuse. Part 2 dis- cusses the physical effects of alcohol. Part 3 looks at alcohol and pregnancy. Part 4 is a discussion of the effects of alcohol on the brain. Part 5 presents infor- mation about treatment and recovery. Part 6 has information about preventing alcohol abuse. Part 7 lists additional help and information, including
a glossary of alcohol-related terms, resources for recovery and support, a directory of information resources, and state substance-abuse agencies. A comprehensive index is also available.
281 Drug abuse sourcebook: Basic consumer health information about illicit substances of abuse and the misuse of prescription and over- the-counter medications, including depressants, hallucinogens, inhalants, marijuana, stimulants, and anabolic steroids; along with facts about related health risks, treatment programs, prevention programs, a glossary of abuse and addiction terms, a glossary of drug-related street terms, and a directory of resources for more information. 2nd ed. Catherine Ginther, ed. 607p. Omnigraphics, 2004. ISBN 0780807405. $
362.29 HV5801
The second edition of this title includes informa- tion about the health risks and other effects of drug abuse. Examples of topics covered include depressants, hallucinogens, inhalants, marijuana, stimulants, anabolic steroids, and prescription and over-the-counter medications. The book is divided into seven parts: “Part 1—Introduction to Drug Abuse”; “Part 2—The Nature of Drug Addiction”;
“Part 3—Drugs of Abuse”; “Part 4—Recognizing and Treating Drug Abuse”; “Part 5—Health Risks Related to Drug Abuse”; “Part 6—Drug Abuse Prevention”; and “Part 7—Additional Help and Information.” The final part includes a glossary of drug-related terms, a directory of resources for assistance, and a comprehensive index.
282 Drug use: A reference handbook.
Richard Isralowitz. 269p. ABC-CLIO, 2004. ISBN 157607708X. $
362.29 HV5801
This volume examines the drug-use problem in the United States. The book starts with definitions of such terms as drug, use, abuse, and dependence, then goes on to define the eleven types of drugs. These include alcohol, amphetamines, caffeine, cannabis, cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants, nicotine, opiates, phencyclidine, and sedatives, hypnotics, and anxi- olytics. In addition, the history, production, and trafficking of drugs are also discussed. Statistical illustrations are presented throughout the text to
further understanding. There is also a chapter of biographical sketches of fifteen individuals who have had a significant influence on drug policy, research, and treatment in the United States. A directory of orga nizations, associations, and agen- cies that address drug issues is provided along with a bibliography of additional print and web resources. A glossary of drug terms and a compre- hensive index are also available. Available in print and electronic formats.
Encyclopedia of drugs, alcohol, and addictive behavior, see 870.
283 Tobacco in history and culture: An encyclopedia. Jordan Goodman, ed. in chief. 2v. Thomson Gale, 2005. ISBN 0684314053. $$
394.1 GT3020
This two-volume resource deals with every aspect of tobacco. More than 130 entries discuss the sci- entific, manufacturing, political, cultural, and reli- gious issues surrounding tobacco. Sidebars include definitions of terminology as well as other interest- ing pieces of information. Also included are more than 250 graphics, including photos (both color and black and white), charts, graphs, and draw- ings, that illustrate various advertisements, indi- viduals, or statistics related to tobacco. A timeline of major events in the history of tobacco, starting with 50,000 BC, is incorporated into the second volume along with a comprehensive index. This item is also available as an e-book.
Criminology
284 The American dictionary of criminal justice: Key terms and major court cases. 3rd ed. Dean J. Champion. 513p.
Scarecrow, 2005. ISBN 0810854066. $
364 HV7411
As the title indicates, this item provides defini- tions to more than 5,000 key terms, concepts, and names in criminal justice as well as 125 U.S.
Supreme Court cases. The U.S. Supreme Court cases are presented alphabetically, and there is also an index to cases on various topics, which is handy for users who may not know any or all of the cases dealing with a various topic, such as the death penalty or obscenity laws. In the appendixes, there is a directory of PhD programs in criminal justice, a listing of websites relating to criminal justice, a listing of federal and state
probation and parole agencies, and a listing of contact information for regional departments of corrections. A bibliography is also available for further reading.
285 Crime in the United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation. http://purl .access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS3082.
364.973 HV6787
This title is published annually on the Web. The printed publication ceased in 2004. Previously it was titled Uniform crime reports for the United States.
This essential resource provides detailed statistics on U.S. crime as reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation by more than 17,000 city, univer- sity and college, county, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies. The data are presented in various tables and graphs and cover such top- ics as offenses reported, persons arrested, and law enforcement personnel.
286 Encyclopedia of capital punishment in the United States. Louis J. Palmer Jr. 606p. McFarland, 2001. ISBN 0786409444. $
364.66 HV8694
The purpose of this encyclopedia is to provide a comprehensive resource to the legal, social, and political history and present status of capital pun- ishment in the United States. Entries include the majority of U.S. Supreme Court decisions relating to capital punishment. Also included is an entry for each state and almost 200 nations that detail current death penalty laws. Other entries include individuals and orga nizations related to the death penalty as well as various methods of execution, such as lethal injection and hanging. Lots of pho- tographs and graphical illustrations are presented throughout. A comprehensive index and bibliogra- phy are also available.
287 Encyclopedia of crime and
punishment. David Levinson, ed. 4v.
Sage, 2002. ISBN 076192258X. $$$
346 HV6017
Much information has been published dealing with the topic of crime and punishment over the last decade. This four-volume set attempts to give readers a comprehensive overview of the topic by surveying the entire field of criminal justice and presenting information from a variety of sources.
As a result, the work includes 439 alphabetically arranged, individually signed articles covering
twelve major themes: crimes, law and justice, polic- ing and forensics, corrections, victimology, pun- ishment, social/cultural context, nations/regions/
religions, concepts and theories, studying crime and punishment, orga nizations and institutions, and special populations. A readers’ guide at the beginning of volume 1 lists articles according to these themes to help readers locate articles on related topics. Volume 4 presents four appen- dixes. Appendix 1 has information about careers in criminal justice. Appendix 2 lists web resources for criminal justice. Appendix 3 is a directory of pro- fessional and scholarly associations. Appendix 4 is a selected bibliography. A comprehensive index and a chronology of important events in criminol- ogy are also available.
288 Encyclopedia of criminology. Richard A. Wright and J. Mitchell Miller, eds. 3v.
Routledge, 2005. ISBN 1579583873. $$
364 HV6017
This three-volume encyclopedia includes more than 525 signed articles on the latest research in the multi- disciplinary field of criminology. Entries are arranged alphabetically, and volume 1 also includes a thematic list of articles under broad areas such as “correlates of criminal behavior” (age, gender, etc.) and “types of criminal behavior” (arson, counterfeiting, war crimes, etc.). All entries have references for further reading as well as cross-references. One unique aspect of this title is its inclusion of biographical entries for promi- nent figures in the field, such as J. Edgar Hoover. A comprehensive index is available.
289 Encyclopedia of terrorism. Harvey W. Kushner. 523p. Sage, 2003. ISBN 0761924086. $$
303.6 HV6431
Though work on this title began more than a year before September 11, 2001, the events of that day spurred an increasing interest in the topic of terror- ism. This one-volume title includes more than 300 articles covering terrorist-related events, groups, indi- viduals, methods, activities, and responses. Entries include references and cross-references, and in some cases, photographs are provided as well. Appendix A contains maps of all the continents (minus Antarctica) highlighting locations of terrorist activity. Appendix B lists websites relating to terrorist activity or preven- tion. Appendix C has a chronology of terrorist attacks in the United States and on U.S. interests abroad beginning in 1865. A comprehensive index and bibli- ography are also presented.