LibGuides: Sociology: Websites

Selected Websites

American Sociological Association
A non-profit membership association dedicated to advancing sociology as a scientific discipline and profession serving the public good.
Data Sources For Sociological Research
Accessing and analyzing data online.
Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world.
Social Science Research Council
The SSRC fosters innovative research, nurtures new generations of social scientists, deepens how inquiry is practiced within and across disciplines, and mobilizes necessary knowledge on important public issues.
SocioWeb
An independent guide to the sociological resources available on the Internet.
Southwestern Social Science Association
The oldest interdisciplinary social-science association in the United States, bringing together professionals and students in the spirit of collaboration.

Yavapai College does not necessarily endorse nor condone content found on third-party websites. Links are provided as a convenience only.

Auguste Comte (1798–1857)
Open Access book about the philosopher/sociologist Auguste Comte.
Karl Marx (1818-1883)
Open Education Sociology Dictionary entry on Karl Marx
Émile Durkheim )1858-1917)
Collection of the works of Émile Durkheim, many readable online.
Max Weber (1864-1920)
Academic article on Max Weber and his impact on Sociology.
Harriet Martineau (1802-1876)
A selection of a digital commons book focused on Harriet Martineau and her contributions to sociology.
W.E.B. Du Bois (1868-1963)
The entry for W.E.B. Du Bois in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, with his life and contributions to sociology.
Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859)
Selections from a book by Alexis de Tocqueville. Chapter Seven is especially relevant.
Herbert Spencer (1820-1903)
Article concerning the life and work of Herbert Spencer, as part of the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
Patricia Hill Collins (1948-living)
This is a link to her presidential address during the 2009 American Sociological Association (ASA) Annual Meeting
C. Wright Mills (1916-1962)
This is an article about C. Wright Mills and his take on sociolgy.