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Sociology

Databases for Researching Sociology

Databases are a great places to find scholarly journal articles - including those that are peer-reviewed - on different topics. Here are a few databases that specialize in sociology and related subjects.

SocINDEX
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An excellent source of information on sociology and the social sciences, including full text for journals and information on books, dissertations, etc.
PsycInfo
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Information on psychology and related disciplines, including journal articles and book chapters.
Academic Search Complete
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A very large general academic database covering a broad range of topics. It includes a mix of magazine and journal articles. Many items are full text.
Social Work Abstracts
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Indexes citations to journals and dissertations in social work and social issues related to casework.
Criminal Justice Abstracts
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Covers essential areas related to criminal justice and criminology.
African American Newspapers, 1827-1998
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A century and a half of the African American experience.
Business Source Complete
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Includes journal articles from all aspects of business plus research reports, industry reports, company profiles, and SWOT analyses.
Communication and Mass Media Complete
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Provides information about language, mass media, communication, and advertising with many articles available full-text.