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Below is a selection of reference books about Sociology. Be sure to browse the reference shelves on the 2nd floor between HM and HV to find more materials.
Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol and Addictive Behavior by 
International encyclopedia of the social sciences
Routledge international encyclopedia of women : global women's issues and knowledge
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Social Science Research Methods by 
