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Sociology
Selector: J. Christina Smith
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE COLLECTION
The collection consists of monographs, reference and bibliographic works, and holdings of major periodicals. Included are the works of prominent sociologists, reports of sociological research, works on the history of the discipline, and works on sociology methodology. Both primary and secondary sources are included in the collection. The Sociology collection supports the research interests of the faculty and the undergraduate and graduate curriculum needs of the Sociology Department in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GRS). The collection also supports, in part, the African American Studies and Women's Studies programs (CAS/GRS); the Leisure Studies program in the School of Education; several Metropolitan College programs; and the broad, general and interdisciplinary interests of the Boston University community in terms of contemporary society.
The University offers a BA, an MA, and a PhD in Sociology. In addition to the PhD program in Sociology, the Department of Sociology and the School of Social Work offer an interdisciplinary PhD program in Sociology and Social Work. Metropolitan College offers a BS in Criminal Justice, a BS in Sociology, a BS in Urban Affairs, a Master's in City Planning (MCP), a Master's in Criminal Justice (MCJ), a distance learning Master's in Criminal Justice, and a Master's in Urban Affairs (MUA).
The research and teaching interests of the Sociology Department faculty include ethnomethodology, political sociology, theory, comparative and historical sociology, deviance, the family, urban studies, race and ethnicity, formal organizations, the non-profit sector, work, law, medical sociology, religion, cultural sociology, and the sociology of knowledge.
The Sociology Department has working relationships with the African-American Studies Center; the African Studies Center; the American and New England Studies Program; the Center for International Relations; the Elie Wiesel Center for Judaic Studies; the Institute for the Advancement of the Social Sciences at Boston University; the Institute for the Study of Muslim Societies and Civilizations; the Institute on Culture, Religion and World Affairs; the School of Public Health; the School of Social Work; the School of Theology; and the University Professors program.
SCOPE OF COVERAGE
1. Languages collected (primary and selective) or excluded: Works are collected primarily in English. Foreign language materials are acquired very selectively.
2. Geographical areas covered by the collections in terms of intellectual content, publication sources, or both, and specific areas excluded, as appropriate: Works are collected for all parts of the world with the exception of Africa, which is collected by the African Studies selectors. The main emphasis of the collection, however, reflects the work of Western scholars and publications of North American and European publishers.
3. Chronological periods covered by the collection in terms of intellectual content, movements or schools, and specific periods excluded, as appropriate: While there are no restrictions with respect to intellectual content, movements, or schools, the primary emphasis of the collection is on contemporary society. Works on the history of sociology and sociological theory are also acquired.
4. Chronological periods collected in terms of publication dates, and specific periods excluded, as appropriate: The emphasis of the collection is on current publications; historical publications are acquired very selectively.
GENERAL SUBJECT BOUNDARIES AND LIBRARY LOCATIONS
The subject scope of the Sociology collection is primarily determined by the following call number ranges.
Collected:
| GN 495.4-496 | Ethnic Groups |
| HM |
Sociology (General) |
| HN |
Social History, Social Conditions, Social Problems, and Social Reform |
| HQ |
The Family, Marriage, Women |
| HS |
Societies: Secret, Benevolent, etc. |
| HT |
Communities, Classes, and Races |
| HV 5001-9960 |
Criminology |
| Z 1361 |
United States, Ethnic Groups Bibliography |
| Z 5118 |
Criminology Bibliography |
| Z 7161-7166 |
Political and Social Sciences Bibliography |
| Z 7961-7965 |
Women Bibliography |
| Z 8001-8999 |
Personal Bibliography |
Collected selectively:
| BL-BX |
Religion |
| E 184-185 |
History: United States |
| GV |
Recreation, Leisure |
| HD |
Economic History and Conditions |
| P |
Linguistics |
| RA 418 |
Social Medicine |
With the exception of works on industrial sociology, which are housed primarily in the Pardee Management Library, all items are housed in or are available through Mugar Memorial Library.
RELATED SUBJECTS AND INTERDISCIPLINARY RELATIONSHIPS
African Studies: Works pertaining to African sociology and society are acquired by the African Studies selectors.
Classics: Works pertaining to ancient Greek and Roman society are acquired by the Classics Selector.
Communication: Materials on communications, mass media, public opinion, and public relations are acquired by the Communication Selector.
Education: The Sociology Selector works with the Education Selector in the acquisition of materials on sports, leisure, and recreation. Works on the social aspects of sports and leisure are selectively acquired by the Sociology Selector.
Gerontology: Works on gerontology (HQ 1060-1064) are acquired by the Gerontology Selector.
Health Sciences: The Sociology and Health Sciences selectors collaborate on the acquisition of materials pertaining to social medicine.
History: The History Selector acquires materials of a historical nature pertaining to society, e.g., the history of slavery, the history of the family, and social history, whereas the Sociology Selector acquires materials on contemporary society. The Sociology Selector acquires works on the sociology of American ethnic groups (E 184-185).
Linguistics: Materials on sociolinguistics are selectively acquired by the Sociology Selector.
Management: The Sociology Selector selectively acquires materials on industrial sociology and the sociology of work.
Political Science: The subject of immigration and emigration is covered by Sociology as it relates to particular ethnic groups (E 184), although material falling in the JV classification is primarily acquired by the Political Science Selector. Sociology also collects in related areas such as terrorism (HV 6430 -HV 6433.88), race relations (GN 495.4 -496, HT 1501-1595), and criminology ( HV 5000 -9960), all of which have political aspects.
Religion: The Sociology Selector selectively acquires works pertaining to the sociology of religion.
Social Work: Works on social welfare (HV 1-4999), including adoption, animal rights, homelessness, refugees, and social work, are acquired by the Social Work Selector. Sociological works on refugee groups are selectively acquired by the Sociology Selector.
TYPES
OF MATERIALS
Collected: Books, periodicals, and reference materials, including atlases, indexes and abstracts, dictionaries and encyclopedias, handbooks, bibliographies, and directories.
Collected Selectively: Electronic resources, proceedings, microforms, government publications, and dissertations and theses.
Not Collected: Newspapers, textbooks, juvenile literature, popular materials, and maps.
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