Library Research Guides: SOC 200: Classical Sociological Theory: Find Background Resources

Biographical Resources

These resources have background biographical information.

Biography (Gale In Context) This link opens in a new window
Over 650,000 biographical entries covering international figures from all time periods and areas of study; search by name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography This link opens in a new window
Biographies of British figures worldwide, from the Romans to the 21st century.

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Use these resources to look up concepts, terms, and sociologists. Check out the citations in relevant entries and chapters for additional sources.

Collins Dictionary of Sociology
"A clear, balanced guide to the terms and concepts used in every area of sociology, and to related terms in political science, economics and anthropology."
Cambridge Dictionary of Sociology
"An indispensable guide to the vibrant and expanding field of sociology. Featuring entries, from concise definitions to discursive essays, written by leading international academics, the Dictionary offers a truly global perspective, examining both American and European traditions and approaches. Entries cover schools, theories, theorists and debates, with substantial articles on all key topics in the field."

Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
An interdisciplinary research tool that allows you to search over 300 reference works simultaneously, including limiting to audio or visual materials.
Oxford Bibliographies Online This link opens in a new window
Oxford Bibliographies are research guides in a variety of subject areas. Combining features of an annotated bibliography and a high-level encyclopedia, this resource directs researchers to top scholarship across a wide variety of topics.
Oxford Reference Online This link opens in a new window
Full text of over 100 reference books in all disciplines published by Oxford University Press
Sage Knowledge Online This link opens in a new window
Search across more than 100 encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference works.