Trinity University
Trinity College: Times of Our Lives
A fascinating Trinity College site which addressed our use of time; there is a historical piece as well as contemporary uses of time in different societies. Those societies which place a high value on the symbol of "time" are compared to...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: The Case of Mistaken Identity
Mysteries and detective stories have been popular since the time of Sherlock Holmes. The solutions to these fictional cases often involve untangling seemingly contradictory evidence from eyewitnesses. This project studies one procedure...
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Literatura De Mudejares Y Moriscos
This portal promotes the literature of the Moorish and Mudejar minority of the XIV-XVII centuries. This site includes a series of historical and sociological studies, a general bibliography and a series of texts by contemporary authors...
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Grinnel College: Conflict Theory
An explanation of Marxist conflict theory and class conflict. Has links to sociological definitions.
University of California
Univ. Of California: Soc 142: Socialization: What Is the Socialization Process?
Sociology course notes that describe the mechanisms at play in the socialization process. Covers natural socialization, positive and negative socialization, prior socialization, and future social learning. These systems promote or...
Kenyon College
Hypertext Academic Projects: Large Dams in the Western United States
What is good, bad, and next for large dams in the United States? Examine biological and ecological, sociological and cultural, legal and political, and economic effects of building a dam.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Roper Center for Public Opinion Research
This site is useful because it offers a database of over 300,000 questions asked on surveys since the 1930s. Also contains Latin American and Japanese data bank retrieval system as well. Listing of general social surveys 1972-1998.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Gamers: Myth or Man?
Lots of people have preconceived ideas and perceptions of people because of stereotypes. This science fair project will help you examine whether the stereotypes of "gamers" actually matches those that actually play video games.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Sociologist
This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a sociologist, as well as the education and job description. Included are interviews with people who have pursued this career. Try out some aspects of this career by...
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Howie's Home Page
This site is Howard Becker's home page and includes a list of his works, an update on his activities, and websites that he recommends.
East of England Broadband Network
E2 Bn: History's Heroes: Great Campaigners
It is important that students be good citizens and play and understand the people who campaign various issues in their environment. This particular unit identifies some fine campaigners who used their religion to influence their lives....
New York Times
New York Times: Social Science
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times provides daily coverage of events and happenings of interest in the social sciences.
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Univ. Of Mississippi: Critical Approaches to Literature
Here are nine common critical approaches to the study of literature based on X.J. Kennedy and Dana Gioia's Literature: An Introductionto Fiction, Poetry, and Drama.
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Governments and Human Cultures
This is site addresses blends of government and culture. Page is broken up into distinct sections, making it easy for the reader. A great site for research on government and culture. Has a nice description of what government is, and how...
New York Times
New York Times: Julian Samora, 75, a Pioneering Sociologist
[Free Registration/Login Required] A profile of Julian Samora, a leading Mexican-American sociologist, published shortly after his death. Samora worked tirelessly to improve the lives of Mexican-Americans through education, social...
New York Times
New York Times: Robert Nisbet, 82, Sociologist and Conservative Champion
[Free Registration/Login Required] A profile of Robert Nisbet, an American sociologist, published shortly after his death. He was seen by right-wing conservatives as one of their own but, in fact, he did not adhere to their political...
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Nova Southeastern Univ: Research Paradigms and Meaning Making: A Primer [Pdf]
This paper is intended as an introduction to research methodology and how scientists construct meaning from a qualitative data analysis. (Published 2005)
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Psychology: How Culture and Society Impact the Elderly
Examines the positive and negative perspectives that different cultures have on aging.
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Divorce Source
This site lets the visitor choose the state they need information on and tailors the links provided to that state. This is a helpful feature as state laws differ on divorce.
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Population Reference Bureau: Country Stats & Reports
This site from the Population Reference Bureau could actually be considered a search engine or the beginning page of a data base. It is a thorough source of information on global population including hyperlinks to organizational sources,...
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina: What Can I Do With a Major In
Are you looking to explore possible career paths based on a college major? Explore possible career titles, major skills and characteristics, and websites related to your choice of college major.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Application Student Selected Task: Application Guidebook Goals
Students learn about the specific goals of the Application Guidebook where they will select a task and begin conducting research for their task.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Howard W. Odum
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Howard W. Odum, an American sociologist who was a specialist in the social problems of the southern United States and a pioneer of sociological education in the South. He worked to replace...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Littleton Shooting, 1999 Interviews
Read interviews with leaders in education, psychology, and law on the topic of youth violence. Looks at the issue of "Why our sons turn violent and how can we save them." Read the answers to this question, with specific details on recent...
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