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1. Voices (Book).

Author

Talbot, Elizabeth J.

Subjects
SOCIOLOGY, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Voices: the stories of four troubled teenagers as told in personal interviews,' by Beatrice Sparks.

Published
1978

2. Heather and her critics.

Author

Newman, Leslea

Subjects
*NONTRADITIONAL families, *LGBTQ+ people in literature, *LGBTQ+ foster parents, *LGBTQ+ families, *CHILDREN'S literature & society, *PUBLIC demonstrations, *SOCIOLOGY
Abstract

The article focuses on the controversies surrounding the use of the book "Heather Has Two Mommies" in schools and libraries. The author of "Heather Has Two Mommies" discusses the reaction from the glbt community to the book, which she self-published. The author stresses the importance of the availability of media with which children can identify. The use of "Heather Has Two Mommies" in an effort to promote anti-gay legislation in Portland Oregon is discussed. The conflict surrounding the presence of "Heather Has Two Mommies" in libraries and as a part of the Rainbow Curriculum in New York City.

Published
1997

3. Solitary.

Author

Hoffert, Barbara

Subjects
*SOCIAL sciences, *SOCIOLOGY, *NONFICTION
Published
2018

4. Priest of Bones.

Author

Caplinger, Victoria

Subjects
*WAR & society, *SOCIOLOGY, *FICTION
Published
2018

5. SOCIOLOGY.

Subjects
*SOCIOLOGY
Abstract

Mentions several books of sociology. 'Echoes of War: A Thousand Years of Military History in Popular Culture,' by Michael C.C. Adams; 'Adoption in America: Historical Perspectives,' edited by E. Wayne Carp; 'Dummy Up and Deal: Inside the Culture of Casino Dealing,' by H. Lee Barnes; 'Body Fascism: Salvation in the Technology of Physical Fitness,' by Brian Pronger; 'The Wedding Complex: Forms of Belonging in Modern American Culture,' by Elizabeth Freeman; Others.

Published
2002

8. Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea.

Author

Hayford, Charles W.

Subjects
*SOCIOLOGY, *NONFICTION
Abstract

This article reviews the book "Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea," by Barbara Demick.

Published
2010

10. Visible Differences (Book).

Author

Wood, Suzanne W.

Subjects
*ETHNICITY, *SOCIOLOGY
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Visible Differences: How Race Will Matter to Americans in the Twenty-First Century,' by Dominic Pulera.

Published
2002

11. My Father's Cabin (Book Review).

Author

Kaiser, Gina

Subjects
*SOCIOLOGY, *NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'My Father's Cabin: A Tale of Life, Loss, and Land,' by Mark Phillips.

Published
2001

12. SOCINDEX WITH FULL TEXT.

Author

LaGuardia, Cheryl

Subjects
*WEBSITES, *SOCIOLOGY, *COMPUTER network resources
Abstract

The article reviews the website SocINDEX with Full Text (SIFT) available through www.ebscohost.com

Published
2008

13. EBSCO Debuts SocINDEX.

Subjects
*ELECTRONIC information resources, *SOCIOLOGY, *COMPUTER network resources, *INFORMATION resources, *ARCHIVAL resources, *SUBJECT cataloging, *INDEXING, *TEXT files
Abstract

Reports that EBSCO Publishing is marketing SocINDEX and SocINDEX with Full Text. Statement that the index features more than 1.3 million records with subject headings from a sociology-specific thesaurus; Report that the full text edition includes full text for 241 core journals, 72 priority journals, 545 books and monographs, and 6,711 conference papers.

Published
2005

14. Older and Wiser (Book).

Author

Wood, Suzanne W.

Subjects
*SOCIOLOGY, *NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Older and Wiser: Wit, Wisdom, and Spirited Advice From the Older Generation,' by Eric W. Johnson.

Published
1986

16. The Tribes of Yahweh (Book).

Author

Tuchman, Maurice

Subjects
SOCIOLOGY, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Tribes of Yahweh: A Sociology of the Religion of Liberated Israel, 1250-1050 B.C.E.,' by Norman K. Gottwald.

Published
1980

19. The Widower (Book Review).

Author

Lederer, Norman

Subjects
SOCIOLOGY, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Widower,' by Jane Burgess Kohn and Willard K. Kohn.

Published
1978

20. SilverPlatter Info Improves Web Site.

Author

Rogers, Michael

Subjects
*SOCIOLOGY, *CORPORATIONS, *DATABASES, *COMPUTER network resources
Abstract

Notes that SilverPlatter Information Inc. launched a new corporate Internet site. Features of the site; Enlargement of its sociofile database called Sociological Abstracts; Work with Cambridge Scientific Abstracts.

Published
1999

23. Ghosts & Lightning.

Author

Matthews, J. Greg

Subjects
*SOCIOLOGY, *FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Ghosts & Lightning," by Trevor Byrne.

Published
2009

24. Perfect Peace.

Author

Jones, Lisa

Subjects
*SOCIOLOGY, *FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Perfect Peace," by Daniel Black.

Published
2009

27. The Cambridge Dictionary of Sociology.

Author

Gilbert, Ellen D.

Subjects
*SOCIOLOGY, *NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book " The Cambridge Dictionary of Sociology," edited by Bryan S. Turner.

Published
2007

28. The Oxford Dictionary of Sociology.

Author

Johnson, Cynthia

Subjects
*SOCIOLOGY, *NONFICTION
Abstract

This article reviews the book "The Oxford Dictionary of Sociology," edited by John Scott and Gordon Marshall.

Published
2006

29. CONTEXTS.

Author

Colford, Michael

Subjects
*PERIODICAL reviews, *SOCIOLOGY, *SERIAL publications, *SOCIAL science literature
Abstract

Reviews the periodical 'Contexts,' which delivers sociological research to social scientists and the general reader.

Published
2003

30. Freedom Dreams (Book).

Author

Barnes, Sherri

Subjects
*SOCIOLOGY, *NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Freedom Dreams: The Black Radical Imagination,' by Robin D.G. Kelley.

Published
2002

31. Saturday Night in America (Book).

Author

Annichiarico, Mark

Subjects
*SOCIOLOGY, *NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "Saturday Night in America," by Susan Orlean.

Published
1990

33. A Critical Dictionary of Sociology (Book).

Author

Brustman, Mary Jane

Subjects
*SOCIOLOGY, *NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "A Critical Dictionary of Sociology," by Raymond Boudon and François Bourricaud.

Published
1989

34. The Peasant Soul of Japan.

Author

Wright, Scott

Subjects
*SOCIOLOGY, *NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "The Peasant Soul of Japan," by Shoichi Watanabe.

Published
1989

39. From Camelot to Kent State (Book).

Author

Forman, Jack

Subjects
*SOCIOLOGY, *NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'From Camelot to Kent State,' by Joan and Robert Morrison.

Published
1987

40. The Senegalese Novel (Book).

Author

Sabor, Peter

Subjects
SOCIOLOGY, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Senegalese Novel: A Sociological Study of the Impact of the Politics of Assimilation,' by Ihechukwu Madubuike.

Published
1982

41. The Future of French Society (Book).

Author

Welsch, Erwin

Subjects
SOCIOLOGY, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Future of French Society: A Strategy for Change,' by Michel Crozier.

Published
1982

42. SOCIOLOGY.

Subjects
SOCIOLOGY
Abstract

Reviews various films and videocassettes on sociology. 'The Gentleman Bandit,' produced by Highgate pictures; 'Just Posing.'

Published
1982

43. Sociology Reinterpreted (Book).

Author

Wood, Suzanne W.

Subjects
SOCIOLOGY
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Sociology Reinterpreted: An Essay on Method and Vocation,' by Peter Berger and Hansfried Kellner.

Published
1981

45. The Sociology of Talcott Parsons (Book).

Author

Swedberg, Richard

Subjects
SOCIOLOGY, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Sociology of Talcott Parsons,' by Francois Bourricaud.

Published
1981

46. Poor Fellow My Country (Book).

Author

Hinkemeyer, Joan

Subjects
SOCIOLOGY, FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Poor Fellow My Country,' by Xavier Herbert.

Published
1981

47. Little Boy Blue (Book).

Author

Leber, Michele M.

Subjects
SOCIOLOGY, FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Little Boy Blue,' by Edward Bunker.

Published
1981

48. Sceptical Sociology (Book Review).

Author

Solie, Ruth

Subjects
SOCIOLOGY, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Sceptical Sociology,' by John Carroll.

Published
1980

49. The Winding Passage (Book Review).

Author

Swedberg, Richard

Subjects
SOCIOLOGY, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Winding Passage : Essays and Sociological Journeys 1960-1980,' by Daniel Bell.

Published
1980

50. Alley Life in Washington (Book).

Author

Tryon, Roy H.

Subjects
SOCIOLOGY, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Alley Life in Washington: family, community, religion, and folklife in the city, 1850-1970,' by James Borchert.

Published
1980

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