Sociology Resource Guide

This guide provides information on resources related to the Sociology Collection. It includes a selection of print and electronic resources in the State Library which relate to this subject, as well as some useful web links.

General browsing collection

A good starting point is to browse the shelves. Books and other related materials are classified under the following Dewey numbers:

301	Sociology
301.01	Sociology - Theory
301.072	Sociology – Research
302	Social psychology
302.23	Media
302.542	Deviant behaviour
303.372	Social justice
303.4	Social change
304.2	Human ecology
305	Social groups
305.3	Sex roles
305.4	Women
305.5	Social class
306.36	Sociology of work
306.43	Sociology of education
306.461	Sociology of medicine
306.6	Sociology of religion
306.8	Economics
307	Communities
330	Marriage and the family
361	Social problems and social welfare
361.06	Counselling
361.1	Social problems
361.3	Social work
361.4	Group work
362	Social welfare problems and services
362.1	Physical illness
362.2	Mental illness
362.5	Services to poor and homeless
362.6	Services to older people
362.7	Services to young people
362.8	Services to other groups – women, families, victims of crime
370	Education
390	Customs, etiquette, folklore
391	Costume and personal appearance
793	Indoor games & amusements
794	Indoor games of skill
795	Games of chance
796	Athletic & outdoor sports & games
797	Aquatic & air sports
798	Equestrian sports  & animal racing
799	Fishing, hunting & shooting