Presents a list of 334 social theory monographs that was developed for collection evaluation in a major research library in a field that is not readily accessible through traditional subject headings or lists. The discussion covers preliminary bibliographic analysis and hints for use in smaller libraries. (Author/CLB)

Drawn from articles, books, book chapters, and audio and visual materials, this bibliography contains nearly 900 items pertaining to George Orwell's novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four." The items are arranged in a topical format under the following headings: (1) biographical materials, (2) general comment and literary criticism, (3) science and…

Demonstrates how the typical American sociology course requires American or Western cultural literacy. Uses as an example the teaching of sociology on the Yap Islands in Micronesia. Demonstrates how to overcome the westernized world view limitation by using cross-cultural comparisons and other techniques. (JDH)

This document explores the field of social network theory (with particular emphasis given to Australian research literature) by identifying and evaluating the major explanatory models in use--which have origins in such diverse disciplines as anthropology, sociology, social psychology, and social psychiatry--and by summarizing important findings;…

How objective are the research methods of sociologists? Is the scientific method more or less bias-free or truthful than other methods? Even assuming that the scientific method is the best or most truthful method presently available to sociologists, how do researchers know which theory to test? This paper, an introductory essay to a college…

Despite progress, there is a continuing need for resource information about available supports for full inclusion of students with disabilities in educational settings. This information packet, substantially revised from 1993, is intended to provide basic information on timely subjects within inclusive education and to assist interested people in…