CRP 1109-102 (FWS)
Social Movements and Collective Action in the Age of Globalization
http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/crp1109_102.html
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Gale Virtual Reference Library
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Reference Sources
Blackwell Companion to Social Movements
Snow, David A., Sarah A. Soule and Hanspeter Kriesi, eds.
Malden, MA: Blackwell Pub., 2004.
(Olin stacks HM881 .B53 2004 +; also in Uris)
Compilation of original, state-of-the-art essays by internationally recognized scholars
on an array of topics in the field of social movement studies. Includes coverage of
historical, political, and cultural contexts; leadership; organizational dynamics; social
networks and participation; consequences and outcomes; and case studies of major social
movements (from Blackwell website).
Dictionary of American History
Kutler, Stanley I., ed.
10 Vols. New York: Thomson Gale, 2003.
(Olin Ref E174 .D52x 2003 +)
More of an encyclopedia than a dictionary. Part of an integrated online collection of
primary documents, secondary reference sources, and journal articles covering all areas
of U.S. history from pre-colonial times to the present day.
Encyclopedia of Activism and Social Justice
Anderson, Gary L. and Kathryn G. Herr, eds.
Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 2007.
(Online only)
Provides signed essays from American and international scholars on important individuals,
movements, and events dealing with activism and social justice. The list of contributors
identifies academic affiliation or occupation. The entries are presented alphabetically,
but a reader's guide helps to identify major topic areas. An extensive index helps to
locate individuals, events, and movements that are part of larger entries. (ARBA)
Encyclopedia of American social history
Cayton, Mary Kupiec, Elliott J. Gorn and Peter W. Williams, eds.
3 Vols. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1992.
(Olin Ref HN57 .E56 1992 +; also in Uris)
This 3-volume encyclopedia uses the scholarship of historians, sociologists, geographers and
anthropologists to present various aspects of American social history, including periods of
social change, patterns of everyday life, family history and science, medicine and technology.
Encyclopedia of American Social Movements
Ness, Immanuel, ed.
4 Vols. Armonk, NY: Sharpe Reference, 2004
(Olin Ref HN57 .E594 2004 +)
Overviews on abolition, woman suffrage, civil rights, the minimum wage, and a wide range of
many other American social movements. Each article includes a bibliography of additional
sources.
The Encyclopedia of Democracy
Lipset, Seymour Martin, ed.
4 Vols. Washington, DC: Congressional Quarterly, 1995.
(Uris Ref JC423. E53 1995)
A four-volume comprehensive encyclopedia on the history, development and current state
of democratic systems of government world wide. Coverage includes themes and issues of
democratic theory and practice, from its beginnings in classical Greece to recent developments
around the world, including the overthrow of communism in eastern Europe, the end of
apartheid in South Africa, the issue of sovereignty in the European Union and the
worldwide impact of mass media on democratic systems (Bowkers).
Encyclopedia of Globalization
Robertson, Roland and Jan Aart Scholte, eds.
4 Vols. New York: Routledge, 2007.
(Olin Ref JZ1318 .E63 2007 +)
See Table
of Contents online
Provides information on theoretical, as well as historical
and analytical interpretations, of globalization. Coverage includes key cultural,
ecological, economic, geographical, historical, political, psychological and social
aspects of globalization. Sample topics include human rights, trade, religion,
neoliberation, cultural imperialism and sustainable development. All entries provide
bibliographical references for further reading and research.
Encyclopedia of the Developing World
Leonard, Thomas M., ed.
3 Vols. New York: Routledge, 2006.
(Olin Ref HC59.7 .E52 2006 +)
A comprehensive work on the historical and current status of developing countries,
including countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America and former Soviet Union
countries, as well as Israel and Singapore, since 1945. Defines development broadly,
addressing not only economics but also civil society and social progress. Entries
cover the most important theories, measurements of development, historical events and
movements. Progress made within geographic regions and by individual countries is
detailed. Each entry has an extensive bibliography.
Encyclopedia of India
Wolpert, Stanley A., ed.
4 Vols. Detroit: Charles Scribner's Sons: Thomson Gale, 2005.
(Kroch Asia Ref DS405 .E556 2005 +)
This encyclopedia contains an alphabetical listing of topics and periods related to India.
Encyclopedia of Latin American History and Culture
Tenenbaum, Barbara A., ed.
5 Vols. New York: Scribner's: Macmillan Library Reference USA, 1995-1996.
(Uris Ref F1406 .E53x 1995)
Five volumes span the centuries from the earliest civilizations of the Olmec, Maya, and
Chavin to the present day. Includes South America, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Emphasizes political, economic, and social history, yet does not overlook those elements of
material and popular culture that have affected the history of Latin America.
Encyclopedia of Sociology
Edgar F. Borgatta, editor-in-chief
5 Vols., New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2000.
(Olin Ref HM17 .E56 2000 +; also at Mann)
Background articles covering core issues such as race, poverty, violence, economics,
pregnancy, abortion, the Internet, privacy and epidemiology.
Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, and Conflict
Kurtz, Lester, ed.
3 Vols. San Diego; London: Academic Press, 1999.
(Olin Ref HM291 .E625x 1999 +)
A three-volume interdisciplinary encyclopedia of key concepts on modern warfare, conflict,
violence, and peace, but also includes topics such as police brutality, aggression in sports,
television violence, and animal aggression. Alphabetically arranged (Bowkers).
International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences
Smelser, Neil J. and Paul B. Baltes, eds.
26 Vols. Amsterdam; New York: Elsevier, 2001.
Also in print, (Olin Ref H41 .I58x 2001 +)
Provides scholarly entries on 4,000 topics, including the history and ethics of the
social sciences, biographies, and broad concepts; methodology, including statistics
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Kramarae, Cheris and Dale Spender, eds.
4 Vols. New York: Routledge, 2000.
(Olin Ref HQ1115 .R69x 2000; also at Mann)
A 4 volume set that provides comprehensive international coverage of the theory and practice
of women's studies in fields such as arts, communication, economy and education. Entries
organized alphabetically from the US and Europe, Asia, the Americas, Oceania, and the Middle
East (Bowkers online).
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Websites
Global Justice Movement (http://www.globaljusticemovement.org/index.htm)
Their mission is "To make the world work for 100% of humanity in the shortest
possible time, through spontaneous cooperation, without ecological offense or the
disadvantage of anyone." (from website)
Protest.Net (http://protest.net)
"Protest.Net is a collective of activists who are working together to create our
own media. By publishing a public record of our political activities on the web we are
taking a stand against the established media. We are standing up and showing that
serious activism is alive and well at the dawn of the 21st century." (web site)
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Evaluating the sources you find is a crucial step in the process of library research.
The questions you ask about books, periodical articles, or multimedia sources are similar
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How to Critically Analyze Information Sources lists some of the
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Distinguishing Scholarly from Non-Scholarly Periodicals: A Checklist
of Criteria shows how to evaluate periodicals by looking at their format, intended
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How to Evaluate Web Sites:
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APA Citation Style
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.)
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(located at the Reference Desks)
Also in ILR and Mann Reference at
BF 76.7 .A51 2001
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APA Reference Examples for Electronic Source Materials
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APAStyle.org (APA's web site)
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24 September 2008 (nm)
Nancy Skipper, Sociology Liaison, nss3@cornell.edu,
255-5176
106 Olin Library, Cornell University Library
URL: http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/crp1109_102.html
Olin and Uris Libraries, Cornell University, Ithaca
NY 14853
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