The Social Sciences: A Cross-Disciplinary Guide to Selected Sources

It's here: the third edition of the highly acclaimed guide to the social sciences literature! Updated and expanded, this classic comprises more than 1,500 annotated citations, offering librarians and researchers fast and easy access to some of the best and most commonly used resources in the social sciences arena. The book also serves as a standard text in universities nationwide as it gives students a comprehensive overview of must-know reference sources in both print and electronic format. Prepared by leading subject specialist librarians and arranged by discipline, the book's 12 chapters cover general social sciences, political science, economics, business, history, law and justice, anthropology, sociology, education, psychology, geography, and communication. All chapters have been revised, the essays expanded, and the annotated lists of resources have been rewritten to incorporate the latest research findings and developments.

This thoroughly updated and expanded annotated guide contains entries organized into four parts: reference sources applicable across all the disciplines; disciplines firmly established by scholarly tradition among the social sciences; emerging disciplines, with roots in the humanities or moving from the pure sciences into the social sciences; and disciplines related to the social sciences or with recognized social implications for other disciplines. Intended to serve practicing librarians and students seeking specific resources in the social sciences literature. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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A guide to social science resources, useful for practicing librarians and students in library science and the social sciences. This second edition contains 1,043 annotated citations, arranged in sections on general social sciences, established disciplines, emerging disciplines including psychology and education, and the related disciplines of geography and communication. Includes citations on media reviews, theses, and electronic resources. Paper edition (unseen), $32.00. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

NANCY L. HERRON is Associate Dean for Academic Programs at Commonwealth College, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania. She is recipient of the Penn State Achieving Woman Award.