Safire, William L. Safire's New Political Dictionary: The Definitive Guide to the New Language of Politics. New York: Random House, 1993. (Uris Ref JK 9 S22 1993; also Olin)
Includes words and phrases not likely to be found in other dictionaries. Emphasizes the "private argot politicians use in talking to other insiders, the public language used by political figures, and the language about politics." Does not include historical events.
The Sagas of Icelanders = Islendinga sogur Orastodulykillog texti. Reykjavík : Mál og menning, 1996. (Disk PT
7268.5 .A1 I822 1996; Electronic Text Center, Olin Library)
Texts of forty Icelandic medieval narratives from the complete editions published 1985-1987 with a lemmatized concordance.
Sage Family Studies Abstracts. Beverly Hills: Sage, 1979- . (Mann Indexes Z 7164 M2 S12)
Abstracts of books, journal articles, pamphlets, government publications and legislative research studies are indexed by general subject classifications. These classifications include life styles, life cycles, marital and family processes, sex roles, therapy and counseling, and social issues. Quarterly. An author index and a keyword subject index are complete in each issue.
Sage Urban Studies Abstracts. Beverly Hills: Sage Publications, 1973- .
(ILR Ref HT 101 S12; Fine Arts HT 101 S22, in stacks)
This quarterly indexing and abstracting service covers selected articles about cities and urban studies in about 100 journals. An annual author and subject index appears at the end of each volume.
Saint James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture. see: St.James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture. SAIRR News. Johannesburg, SA: African Institute of Race Relations, 1984- . (ILR DT 763 R11)
A monthly newsletter, published by the South African Institute of Race Relations. Excellent for up-to-date articles on the activities of the Institute as well as for general articles on political and social activities which impact on race relations in South Africa. Preceded by Race Relations News, 1938-84.
Johnson, Samuel. Samuel Johnson & James Boswell. Woodbridge: Primary Source Media, 1997. Major Authors on CD-ROM series. (Olin Disk PR 3521 .D26x 1997 in Electronic Text Center; also Olin stacks)
The complete works of Samuel Johnson in the Yale Johnson series plus several rare editions from the British Library and The Dictionary of the English Language on CD-ROM. Also Boswell's Life of Johnson in the Powell edition, The Hypochondriac, additional letters, and essays.
Samuel J. May Anti-Slavery Collection. (Olin Rare Books)
An extensive collection of books, pamphlets and manuscripts concerning slavery and its abolition, primarily in the U.S. The collection is housed in Olin's Rare Book Department, although there are circulation copies of some of the materials in Uris, Africana and Olin stacks.
Scholarships for International Students. Alexandria, VA: Octameron, 1986- . (Uris Ref L 901 S36+)
Divided into six parts, this guide provides information and practical advice on (a) choosing a college in the United States; (b) paying for college; (c) visas and immigration policies; and (d) U.S. customs and lifestyle. The fifth and sixth sections contain tables of college and university data (costs, housing, etc.) and scholarship and general information entries for over 3000 institutions. Although designed for international students, it is also helpful for U.S. students looking for schools with an international program. Appendix sections (located in the middle of the book) cover bi-national centers for education, Fulbright-Hays scholarship information sources, foreign embassies in the U.S. and offices of the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Uris has most recent edition.
Schools Abroad of Interest to Americans. Boston: Porter Satgen, 1959- . (Uris Ref L 900 S37)
This guide's "primary purpose is to objectively describe some 975 elementary and secondary schools in 132 countries of interest to young Americans and others seeking pre-college programs of study abroad." (Preface) In addition, a "representative sampling" of post-secondary, specialized and summer opportunities provides basic information on college, university, private school and travel organization programs. Uris has most recent edition.
Science Citation Index. Philadelphia: Institute for Scientific Information, 1961- .
(Mann Indexes Q 1 S418; also Engineering; Physical Sciences)
This resource indexes over 3,000 scientific journals, meetings, and anthologies per year in three ways: the Source Index lists articles by author; the Citation Index enumerates sources which have mentioned or cited a given article; the Permuterm Subject Index indexes articles according to every combination of two significant keywords used in the title. For example, numerous articles can be found using the word "OBESITY" with "DIET", "PREVENTION" or "TREATMENT", or by using the term "WEIGHT-REDUCTION" with "OBESE" or "PROGRAM". (Note: Mann has since 1975 only).
Science Fiction Book Review Index, H.W. Hall ed., 1923-1973. Detroit: Gale, 1975; 1974 - 1979. Detroit: Gale, 1981. (Olin Ref Z5917 S36 H17+)
Provides access to a large number of book reviews appearing in science fiction magazines since 1923, and from 1970 onwards, in general review journals as well. A title index and a directory of magazines indexed are included.
Benton, Mike. Science Fiction Comics: The Illustrated History. Dallas: Taylor Publishing, 1992. (Olin stacks PN6714 .B44x 1992+; also Uris stacks PN6714 .B44x 1992)
Similar to Crawford's Encyclopedia of Comic Books, but focussed on science fiction comics only. Note that this title is not in reference.
Nicholls, Peter, general ed. Science Fiction Encyclopedia. New York: Doubleday, 1979.
(Olin Ref PN3448 S45 S4183: also Olin and Uris stacks)
Provides information on authors, films and film-makers, television series, illustrators, editors and publishers, magazines, critics. Includes long essays on science fiction in various countries, and 175 theme essays which "discuss the importance of the theme in science fiction and the history of modern thought generally" (Preface).
Second Language Instruction/Acquisition Abstracts. San Diego: Sociological Abstracts Inc. 1991-. (Olin stacks Z7001 .S45+)
This twice-yearly publication abstracts books, dissertations and articles in the field of second language acquisition. Topics covered include child language acquisition, bilingual education and translation. SLIA is an offshoot of LLBA and uses LLBA's thesaurus and reproduces some of LLBA's abstracts. Articles are selectively abstracted from around fifty specialized journals with some relevant articles from general linguistics journals. There is representative coverage of major European languages. For those involved in any aspect of second language acquisition this is a valuable snapshot of the literature in the field. Includes a book revi ew bibliography, author index, source index and subject index
Significant Contemporary American Feminists: a Biographical Sourcebook, edited by Jennifer Scanlon. Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 1999. (Olin Ref HQ 1412 S56x 1999)
"Provides biographical, analytical, and bibliographical portraits of fifty contemporary U.S. feminists [who] have served as catalysts in the developing feminist movement... Each essay contains three parts: a biographical portrait of the individual...an analytical discussion, highlighting the person's accomplishments and her relationship to U.S. feminism, and a bibliographical section that contains a selective list of publications by the subject and writings about her and her work. The bibliography at the end of the book offers readers an extensive listing of works about second and third wave feminism in the United States." (Pref.) Alphabetically arranged.
Smith, Myron J. The Secret Wars: a Guide to Sources in English. 3 vols. Santa Barbara: ABC-Clio, 1980. (Olin Stacks Z 6724 I7 S65)
This bibliography lists books, journal articles, scholarly papers, government documents, and doctoral dissertations concerning secret wars. Volume I covers intelligence, propaganda and psychological warfare, resistance, and military special forces of the World War II era. Volume II covers many of the same topics as Volume I but for the years 1945-80. The final volume is restricted to International Terrorism from 1968-1980. Smith provides broad geographic coverage and an author index.
American Universities Field Staff, Inc. A Select Bibliography: Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America. Cumulative suppl. 1961/71 in 1973. New York: American Universities Field Staff, 1980. (Olin Ref Z 5579 A51)
"The major purpose of these bibliographies is to assist college librarians in building collections, mainly in the English language, to meet the needs of undergraduate studies in areas of the non-Western world." Together they list nearly 13,000 titles of books and journals, about one-third of which are annotated. The works are organized by major geographic areas, divided into regional and country sections that in turn are subdivided by subject. Each has an author and title, but no subject index.
Shapiro, D. A Select Bibliography of Works in English on Russian History, 1801-1917. Oxford: Basil Blackwell, 1962. (Olin Z2509 S52 1962 Room 301)
A listing of books and articles, primarily in English, published up to December 1961. Broad topical arrangement (i.e. historiography, general history, foreign relations, the Army and its campaigns, revolutionary movement). Also includes an index which lists both authors and persons named in titles.
Pas, Julian F., comp. Select Bibliography on Taoism. Saskatoon: J.F. Pas, 1988.
(Kroch Asia Ref +Z 7835 .T2 P27)
A brief but useful bibliography in pamphlet format; it is arranged in eight sections. Among the eight are "Taoist Institutional Religion," "Taoism and Chinese Culture," and "Taoism and its Relations." This last section lists sources that deal with the relationship of Taoism to other Chinese religions and other aspects of Chinese culture.
Page, James Allen and Jae Min Roh. Selected Black American, African, and Caribbean Authors: A BioBibliography. Rev. ed. Littleton: Libraries Unlimited, 1985.
(Olin Ref Z 1361 N39 P13+ 1985; also Africana)
Contains short biographical sketches with a list of works and critiques about the works for 632 black novelists, playwrights, poets, essayists, critics and journalists. Information was obtained mainly from the authors themselves, but also comes from other reference sources dealing with living black writers.
Tompkins, Margaret and Norma Shirley. Serials in Psychology and Allied Fields. 2nd. ed. rev. Troy: Whitston, 1976. (Olin Ref Z 7203 T66 1976)
Intended to be a comprehensive source of serials in psychology and related fields. Descriptive annotations are based primarily on information provided by each journal. Alphabetically arranged entries are limited to those serials being published at the time of compilation. Subject and title indexes are included at the back.
Friedman, Leslie. Sex-Role Stereotyping in the Mass Media. New York: Garland, 1977.
(Uris Ref Z 7164 S42 F91; also Mann P 96 S5 F91)
An annotated bibliography of articles, reports and some books which focus on the stereotyped image of men and women in the mass media. "Media" is defined broadly to include television, films, advertising and even comic books. Other sections on children's literature and educational material are also included.
Hughes, Marija Matich. The Sexual Barrier. Washington: Hughes, 1977. (Uris Ref Z 7961 H89 1977)
A comprehensive bibliography up to 1976, covering the "legal, medical, economic, and social aspects of sex discrimination." No subject index but a clear table of contents makes it relatively easy to use. More than half the entries appear to be annotated, although most annotations are very brief.
Boyce, Charles. Shakespeare A to Z: The Essential Reference to His Plays, His Poems, His Life and Times, and More. New York: Facts on File, 1990. (Uris Ref PR 2892 B78)
A useful handbook including nearly 3,000 entries on all facets of Shakespeare's life. For each play there is an act-by-act, scene-by-scene synopsis, a commentary, and the theatrical history of the play. There are also entries for individual characters both historical and fictional, major character types, major Shakespeare scholars and performers, and the people who influenced Shakespeare. A suggested reading section and an appendix list entries by broad categories.
Evans, Gareth and Barbara Lloyd Evans. The Shakespeare Companion. New York: Scribner's, 1978. (Uris Ref PR 2976 E92 1978)
A handbook to the Shakespearean theatre. Divided into four sections: 1) The Man and his Times, 2) Shakespeare in Performance, 3) The Works and 4) Stratford upon Avon and Shakespeare. Section III is particularly useful for its discussions of specific productions of the plays, both on stage and film. Useful features include a glossary of difficult words used in the plays and numerous illustrations and photographs.
Evans, Gareth and Barbara LLoyd Evans. The Shakespeare Companion. New York: Scribner's, 1978. (Uris Ref PR 2976 E92 1978)
A handbook to the Shakespearean theatre. Divided into four sections: 1) The Man and his Times, 2) Shakespeare in Performance, 3)The Works and 4) Stratford upon Avon and Shakespeare. Section III is particularly useful for its discussions of specific productions of the plays, both on stage and film. Useful features include a glossary of difficult words used in the plays and numerous illustrations and photographs.
Henley, Nancy and Barrie Thorne. She Said/ He Said: an Annotated Bibliography of Sex Differences in Language, Speech and Nonverbal Communication. Pittsburgh, Pa.: KNOW, Inc., 1975. (Olin Stacks Z 7164 .S42 H51)
Now quite out of date this annotated bibliography intended to reflect "the recent burgeoning of interest in the relationship of language and sex." (Introduction) Arrangement is by topic, covering various dimensions of language and non-verbal communication. A basic distinction is made between language about the sexes, and differences in the way in which women and men use language.
Shepard's Acts and Cases by Popular Names, Federal and State. 3rd ed. Colorado Springs: Shepard's, 1986. (Uris Ref KF 80 S54+ 1986; also Olin)
"A compilation of popular names by which Federal and State acts and cases have been referred to or cited, together with an identification of each act in terms of its constitutional or statutory references and each case in terms of the volume and page references where the text of the decision may be found." Covers acts and cases up to November 1986, kept up to date by annual supplements.
Kirkwood, G.M. A Short Guide to Classical Mythology. New York: Holt, 1959.
(Uris Ref BL 303 K59; also Olin)
A dictionary of classical mythology which defines and explains persons, events, places and concepts important in Greek and Roman mythology. Intended as an introductory handbook, the entries (which range in length from short identifiers to several paragraphs) are alphabetically arranged and clearly written with the general reader in mind. Particularly useful are pronunciations and references to later authors who incorporated classical myths into their literature.
Dieckmann, Jane M. A Short History of Tompkins County. Ithaca: Dewitt Historical Society, 1986.
(Uris Ref F 127 T7 D55)
As noted in the title, a short history of Tompkins county. Each chapter discusses an aspect of life (e.g. business and industry), and takes it from its origin to the present. Includes an index and bibliography.
Sigmund Freud and the Freud Archives.
<http://plaza.interport.net/nypsan/freudarc.html>
Best Freud site with full text of many works and other resources.
Parrish, Thomas, ed. The Simon and Schuster Encyclopedia of World War II. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1978. (Uris Ref D 740 S59+)
This encyclopedia is arranged alphbetically by major themes and topics pertaining to many aspects of the Second World War. While the entries vary in length, this does not indicate the relative importance of the subjects covered. Numerous cross references are included, as well as a "Selected Bibliography" for additional readings, a good subject index for easy access to specific topics, and a list of maps.
Palmes, J.C. rev. Sir Banister Fletcher's a History of Architecture. 18th ed. New York: Scribner's, 1975. (Uris Ref NA 200 F61 1975)
A handbook that traces the history of world architecture from ancient Egypt to modern times. Chapters, which discuss influences and architectural character, contain bibliographies. Includes a glossary, an index, and numerous drawings, floor plans, and photographs.
Bryer, Jackson R., ed. Sixteen Modern American Authors: a Survey of Research and Criticism. New York: Norton, 1973. Plus volume 2, 1989. (Uris Ref PS 221 F46 1973; also Olin)
This volume contains essays about sixteen noted American authors, each surveyed by a different scholar. The contributors have divided their essays into five major parts: Bibliography, Editions, Manuscripts and Letters, Biography and Criticism. Volume two covers the years since 1972.
Special Report to the United States Congress on Alcohol and Health. Rockville: Dept. of Health, Education and Welfare, 1971- . (Uris HV 5825 S74; also Olin, Mann stacks)
Recent research on the effects of alcohol use, and abuse, on human health is covered in a series of review articles on social effects, fetal alcohol syndrome, the role of genetics, and related topics. Extensive bibliographies at the end of each article.
Federal Writers Project. Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves. 5 reels. Spring Valley: Atlantic Microfilm Corp., 1970. (Olin MMN Film 3180)
Over 2,000 microfilmed narratives taken from former slaves in seventeen southern states. Arrangement is by State and then, within the State, alphabetically by informant.
Slavery. Sanford: Microfilming Corp. of America, 1980-. 6668 sheets. (Olin Library Microforms Microfiche 442 Part I)
The author-title guide to this fiche collection is Henry Barnard's Slavery: a bibliography and union list of the microfilm collection. (Microfiche 442 Guide). This is a comprehensive collection of primary sources on slavery, 16th through 19th centuries, divided into 31 subject series. The category "Women" contains works by such anti-slavery figures as Harriet Beecher Stowe, Lydia Maria Child, Angelina Grimke as well as records of women's anti-slavery conventions in the U.S. and England.
Lewanski, Richard, comp. The Slavic Literatures. New York: New York Public Library, 1967.
(Uris Ref PG 501 L66+; also Olin Stacks Z 7041 L66 S6+)
Volume two of the Literatures of the World in English Translation: a Bibliography, a three-volume set intended for use by readers who are not specialists in the particular literature of interest. Listed are selected background works, editions of the actual literature in translation, and also works of literary scholarship. Especially helpful in locating a particular short item within another collected work. Genres included are fiction, poetry, drama, juvenilia, folk tales, sermons and proverbs. Languages included are Belorussian, Bulgarian, Croation, Czech, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian and Ukranian.
Sleep Research. Los Angeles: UC Brain Research Institute, 1972- . (Mann Ref QP 425 S633)
A bibliography of articles, books, published dissertations, and government reports dealing with research on the physiological, psychological, clinical, and environmental aspects of sleep and dreams--but excluding the psychoanalytic interpretation of dreams. It also provides abstracts of papers presented to the Association for the Psychophysiological Study of Sleep. Although each volume of Sleep Research consists of six sections, the most direct approach is through one of the following: 1) for research done by a particular individual, use the Author Index; 2) for research on a fairly specific topic, use the KWIC Index; this is an alphabetical listing of titles; 3) for information on a broad topic, turn to the front of the volume to find a list of 23 subject categories under which the bibliography and abstracts are organized. Published annually.
Social Indicators III: Selected Data on Social Conditions and Trends in the United States. Suitland:
U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, 1980.
(Uris Ref HN 60 S67+ 1980; also Olin Ref, Mann Ref)
"Presents a comprehensive variety of statistical information, selected and organized to depict important aspects of our current social situation and their underlying historical trends and developments". (Preface) Eleven chapters, each representing a subject area, are subdivided into topics of broad social significance. Information in each chapter is presented in textual, chart, and statistical form. Reading of the introduction is recommended. Bibliography and index included. An entire issue of the Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science (Uris HN 60 S67+ 1980, vol. 453, Jan. 1981) is devoted to an analysis of Social Indicators III.
Kuper, Adam and Jessica Kuper, eds. The Social Science Encyclopedia. London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1996. 2nd ed. (Uris Ref H 41 S67 1996)
Over 600 alphabetically arranged entries deal with concepts, theories, issues and methods in the social sciences,. Entries for individual scholars whose contributions to the field have been of exceptional significance are also included. Essays on broad subjects (e.g. Social Science) as well as those of a narrower nature (e.g. Rites of Passage) appear in the volume. Most entries contain cross references to other relevant material within the volume and all contain short lists of books and articles for further reading. All contributors are named and their affiliation given.
Li, Tze-chung. Social Science Reference Sources: a Practical Guide. Westport: Greenwood, 1990. 2nd ed.
(Olin Ref Z 7161 A1 L69 1990; also ILR)
Part One, "Social Sciences in General," contains chapters on such topics as "the nature of the social sciences," as well as descriptions of general sources in the social sciences--encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, etc. Part Two, "Subdisciplines of the Social Sciences," provides more detailed analyses of the methodologies of research in the various fields comprising the social sciences--cultural anthropology, economics and business, education, history, law, political science, psychology, and sociology--as well as annotated listings of the research tools available in each.
A) Social Sciences Citation Index. Philadelphia: Institute for Scientific Information, 1970 - .
(Print version: Olin Ref Z7161 .S68+; CD-ROM version: Olin Ref; also Library Gateway -- Networked Resources)
An index to works cited in the current periodical literature of the social sciences, covering over 2,000 journals. The unique feature of SSCI is that it allows the user to find relevant material based on where a particular reference has been cited. Using a key reference on a topic, other articles which have cited that article are identified. The index can also be searched by keywords in the titles of articles. Available on CD-ROM in Olin Reference (1981 to date).
B) Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI). (Library Gateway -- Networked Resources)
Philadelphia: Institute for Scientific Information, 1988 -
SSCI is an index to works cited in the current periodical literature of the social sciences, covering over 2,000 journals. The unique feature of a citation index is that it allows the user to find relevant material based on where a particular reference has been cited. Using a key reference on a topic, other articles which have cited that article are identified. The index can also be searched by authors and by keywords in the titles of articles. Available 1981-1987 on CD-ROM in Olin Reference; 1956-1981 in print (Olin Ref Z7161 .S68).
(NSS 4/98)
C) Social Sciences Citation Index. Philadelphia: Institute for Scientific Information, 1970 - .
(Library Gateway: 1988-present; Olin Ref CD-ROM: 1981-1990; Olin Ref print volumes: Z7161 .S68+)
The Social Sciences Citation Index is a multidisciplinary database with searchable author abstracts covering the literature of the social sciences. It indexes 1,700 journals spanning 50 disciplines, as well as covering individually selected, relevant items from over 3,300 of the world's leading scientific and technical journals. The unique feature of SSCI is that it allows the user to find related material based on where a particular reference has been cited.
D) Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI). 1988 - . (Library Gateway -- Networked Resources)
Covering over 2,000 journals in the social sciences (some selectively), SSCI is a web based databases of bibliographic information, indexed to be searched by subject, author, journal, and/or author address. SSCI can also be searched for articles that cite a known author or work. Cited reference searching allows use of a given work as if it were a subject term, to identify more recent articles on the same topic. The print version allows for similar searching, in one of three component sections (Source Index, Citation Index, and Permuterm Subject Index). Available in print and/or on CD-ROM in Olin Reference (1956 - ) [+ Z 7161 S68].
Social Sciences Index . New York: Wilson, 1974/75 - . (Olin Ref AI3 .S67+)
The Social Sciences Index is an author and subject index to more than 260 of the most important scholarly periodicals in the fields of anthropology, area studies, economics, environmental science, political science, psychology, public administration, sociology, and related subjects. Only 77 social science periodicals were covered by its predecessor, the Social Sciences and Humanities Index. A feature of the Social Sciences Index is its listing of book reviews at the back of each issue.
***** Newer edition available in Mann *****
Herron, Nancy L., ed. The Social Sciences: A Cross-Disciplinary Guide to Selected Sources. Colorado: Libraries Unlimited, 1989.
(Olin Ref Z7161 .S675)
This guide contains a detailed chapter on anthropology (pp. 144-158) by Joyce Ogburn. In addition to outlining the structure and nature of anthropological literature, the chapter provides annotated lists with concise descriptions of abstracts and indexes, dictionaries and encyclopedias, reviews and current literature, the Human Relations Area Files and online database resources.
United States Department of Health and Human Services. Social Security Administration. Social Security Handbook. 9th ed. Washington: Social Security Administration, 1986. (Uris Ref HD 7106 U5 S67)
A useful handbook describing the Social Security program and all of its facets. A subject index at the back of the volume and contents listing at the front make it reasonably easy to find specific entries.
Romanofsky, Peter, Ed. in Chief. Social Service Organizations. 2 vols. Westport: Greenwood, 1978.
(Uris Ref HV 88 S67; also Olin, Mann, ILR)
Provides an historical overview of numerous social welfare agencies in the United States. In addition to objective analyses of the activities of each agency, the contributors also provide a list of agency publications and relevant references. Volume two contains appendices listing religiously
affiliated social service agencies, a chronology of founding dates, and a listing by agency function (i.e. aging, alcoholism, etc.). Name changes, mergers and dissolutions are included in a fourth appendix. An index to personal names, subjects and agencies concludes this volume.
Social Work Research and Abstracts. New York: National Assn. of Social Workers, 1977- .
(Mann Indexes HV 1 A16)
Continues Abstracts for Social Workers, 1965-1977. Each issue contains 4-5 original research papers in addition to abstracts of journal articles in social work and related fields. Family and child welfare, aging, social policy, etc. are covered. Published 4 times a year.
A) Sociofile. Wellesley Hills: Silver Platter, 1974- . (Library Gateway -- Networked Resources)
Sociofile indexes and abstracts the world's leading journals in sociology. It covers articles published since 1974. This database is updated three times a year. There is extensive coverage of sociolinguistics. Sociofile is the online version of Sociological Abstracts, San Diego: Sociological Abstracts, inc. 1952/53-. (Olin Ref +Z7163.S67). Note the earlier coverage of the print version.
B) Sociofile. Wellesley Hills: Silver Platter, 1974- . (Library Gateway -- Networked Resources)
Indexes and abstracts the world's leading journals in sociology, including approximately 200 periodicals in English, and selected foreign languages, published since 1974. This database is updated three times a year. It also provides selective coverage of conference proceedings. Most holdings can be found easily since the titles are linked to the online catalog. Sociofile can be found on the Bear Access menu under "Abstracts and Indexes Linked to the Catalog".
A) Sociological Abstracts. San Diego: Sociological Abstracts, Inc., 1952- .
(Library Gateway -- Networked Resources 1963- ; Olin stacks Z7163 .S67+ with five latest volumes in Ref)
Indexes approximately 200 periodicals in English and some foreign languages. Citations are arranged by subject areas, such as "divorce", "family", "women". Each issue includes subject and author indexes, which are cumulated annually. Supplements to Sociological Abstracts contain abstracts of papers presented at conferences. Currently issued five times per year.
B) Sociological Abstracts. San Diego: Sociological Abstracts, Inc., 1952-
(Library Gateway -- Networked Resources 1963- ; Olin stacks Z7163 .S67+ with five latest volumes in Ref)
Indexes approximately 3000 journals covering sociology, social work and other social sciences. Print version (Olin Ref Z7163 .S67+) arranges citations by broad subject areas such as "divorce", "family", "women", with subject and author indexes. Supplements to Sociological Abstracts contain abstracts of papers presented at conferences.
C) Sociological Abstracts. San Diego: Sociological Abstracts, Inc., 1952-.
(Library Gateway -- Networked Resources 1963- ; Olin stacks Z7163 .S67+ with five latest volumes in Ref)
Indexes and provides brief summaries of the articles in approximately 3000 journals covering sociology, social work and other social sciences, including 50 journals from the field of anthropology. Contains a wealth of material pertaining to culture and child development. Also provides abstracts of papers presented at conferences, some of which can be difficult to obtain.
D) Sociological Abstracts. 1963 - .
Contains records from 3,000 journals covering sociology, social work, and other social sciences. Also contains abstracts of papers presented at conferences. Available in print (1952 - ) in Olin Reference [+ Z 7163 S67].
Eakle, Arlene and Johni Cerny, eds. The Source: A Guidebook of American Genealogy.
Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1984. (Uris Ref CS 47 S72+; also Olin)
Probably the best and most important book ever compiled on methods and materials for tracing family history. Divided into three major sections (1) Major record sources, 2)Published genealogical sources, and 3)Special resources. Each of these sections contains long, detailed descriptions of relevant materials (e.g. Section 2 describes city directories, newspapers, genealogical tools and indexes, and compiled bibliographies whereas Section 3 is divided into records relating to Native American research, Black ancestral research, Jewish-American research, Spanish and Mexican sources, etc.) There are indexes of authors, titles and subjects, a glossary of terms, lists of historical societies and much more. THE place to start.
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics. Washington: National Criminal Justice Information, 1973- . (Uris Ref HV 7245 S72; also Olin Ref HV 6787 .S72+)
Designed to "bring together.. existing nationwide statistical data of interest to the broad criminal justice community...spans agency, governmental and functionally-specific boundaries". (Preface)
Divided into six major sections, the source book includes characteristics of the criminal justice systems, public attitudes toward crime and criminal justice related topics, nature and distribution of known offenses, characteristics and distribution of persons arrested, judicial processing of defendants, and persons under correctional supervision. Much of the data comes from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports and the Bureau of Justice Statistics' Prisoners in State and Federal Institutions. However, some of the data have been taken from previously untabulated data, so that some of the tables are not available elsewhere. The subject index at the end of the volume is very helpful. Issued annually.
Fruehling, James A., cons. ed. Sourcebook on Death and Dying. Chicago: Marquis, 1982.
(Uris Ref HQ 1073.5 U6 S72+; also Olin Ref, Mann Ref)
A major source for information on all of the current issues connected with death and dying. The volume's five divisions contain essays on such current issues as euthanasia, living wills, funeral practices, hospice care, organ donations, etc., as well as statistics, sources of information and assistance, a glossary of terms and finally, an index. Further readings are listed at the end of each essay.
Hammond, Kenneth A., ed. Sourcebook on the Environment: A Guide to the Literature. Chicago: U of Chicago P, 1978. (Uris Ref TD 174 S72; also Mann GF 41 S72, Eng. Z 5861 S72)
A broad guide to perspectives in environmental studies. Contains case studies and reference sources, followed by a critical annotation of bibliographic sources in the subject area.
Blauvelt, Evan and Jennifer Durlacher, eds. Sources of European Economic Information. 4th ed. Cambridge: Ballinger, 1983. (Olin Ref Z 7165 E8 C17++ 1983a)
Part One consists of an alphabetical listing by country of the major statistical surveys available on various topics (e.g. Switzerland--"Advertising conditions in Switzerland", Institute of Practitioners in Advertising, etc.). Part Two lists the publishing bodies with their addresses and Part Three consists of several indexes--1) Sources listed alphabetically by title and 2)Sources listed by subject and country.
Sources of Information in the Social Sciences: a Guide to the Literature. Edited by William H. Webb, et. al. 3rd ed. Chicago: ALA, 1986. (Olin Ref Z 7161 W58+ 1986; also Mann, ILR)
Nine principal chapters survey disciplines in the social sciences. Each consists of two main sections: 1) Survey of the Field: a bibliographic essay which explains the history and methodology of the discipline and provides citations to important monographs; 2)Survey of Reference Works: annotated lists of reference sources grouped by form, type, or specialization. See Chapter 7, Psychology, p.403 ff.
Slavens, Thomas P. Sources of Information for Historical Research. NY: Neal-Schuman, 1994. (Olin Ref Z6201 S64x 1994)
A guide to the major reference books in history: e.g., bibliographies, biographies, chronologies, dictionaries, encyclopedias, fact books, histories, indexes. Includes online databases. Very full annotations are provided. Arranged by Library of Congress Classification (i.e., subject) with subject and author/title indexes.
Zuckerman, Mary Ellen. Sources on the History of Women's Magazines, 1792-1960: An Annotated Bibliography. New York: Greenwood, 1991.
(Olin Ref Z 7965 Z94)
South America, Central America and the Caribbean. London: Europa, 1985-
(Uris Ref F 1408.29 S72+; also Olin)
This biennial publication is another in the Europa series. The first section of this volume begins with a group of general essays about various aspects of Latin America (e.g. Economic Problems, Dictatorship and Democracy, International Relations, Sovereignty, Dependency and Social Change, etc.) and is followed by a section on research institutes and regional organizations. The main body of the work consists of fairly long essays on the individual nations of Latin America and the Caribbean, alphabetically arranged by name of country. Each essay gives historical background, current information of many kinds, and much statistical data.
South American Handbook. New York: Prentice Hall Trade. (Uris Ref F 1401 S72 66th ed. 1990)
This handbook is updated annually and provides travel information for vacationing in Mexico, Central & South America, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Haiti. Each country is described by region and detailed discussions of transportation, currency, local holidays, hotels, restaurants, and camping are included. Excellent maps, climatic tables, and exchange rate charts contribute to this useful source.
Patterson, Maureen L.P. South Asian Civilizations: A Bibliographic Synthesis. Chicago: U of Chicago P, 1981. (Kroch Asia Ref Z 3185 P31+)
This detailed bibliography intends to "guide the student through the mass of recent western-language publications on South Asia toward some of the best and most stimulating." (Introduction) The countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives are the focus of the 28,000 bibliographic entries. These entries are organized by a classification system involving very specific headings and subheadings; this system is meant to replace the need for annotations. An author and subject index is included.
Herbert, Patricia and Anthony Miller, eds. South-East Asia Languages and Literatures: A Select Guide. Honolulu: U of Hawaii P, 1989. (Kroch Asia Ref PL 3501 S72)
This guide fills "a need for a concise, introduction to the history, major languages, scripts, dating systems, manuscripts, printing and publishing histories, and literary genres of South-East Asia" (Preface). Each section is devoted to a country; Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines are treated. Short references are given in the text and a full bibliography is provided at the end of each country section.
Southeast Asian Research Tools. Honolulu: U of Hawaii P, dates vary.
(Kroch Asia Stacks - call numbers vary)
The purpose of this series is "to establish a systematic and comprehensive plan for identifying and developing research tools crucial to the encouragement of scholarly research on Southeast Asia" (Introduction). Each of the eight bibliographies in this series surveys the range of existing reference tools of a Southeast Asian nation. The sources are in a variety of languages. Within each volume, the sources are organized by both form and topic. The following titles are located in the Kroch Asia Stacks under their individual call numbers: Southeast Asian Research Tools: Burma (Z 3216 A92); Cambodia (Z 3228 C2 K44); Indonesia (Z 3271 C46); Laos (Z 3226 L3 K44); Malaysia (Z 3246 R71); Thailand (DS 563.5 K48); The Philippines (Z 3296 B22); and Vietnam (Z 3228 V5 C838).
Horecky, Paul L., ed. Southeastern Europe: A Guide to Basic Publications. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1969. (Olin Ref Z2831 H81; also in Room 301 Olin)
An authoritative annotated guide to books about the region in general, and specifically about Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Rumania and Yugoslavia. Sections for each country are: General Reference and Bibliography; The Land; The People; History; The State; The Economy; The Society; Intellectual and Cultural Life. Periodical articles arenot included, but there are references to journal reviews of the cited sources.
McCrea, Barbara P., Jack Plano, and George Klein. The Soviet and East European Political Dictionary. Santa Barbara: ABC-Clio, 1984. (Uris Ref DJK 6 M47; also Olin Ref and Law)
More than a simple dictionary, the SEEPD provides, in addition to extensive definitions, long paragraphs about the significance of a term both currently and historically. A detailed subject index provides access to material hidden within an entry. A "Guide to Countries" at the front of the volume provides easy access to information about an event or activity within a specific country. Use with caution, some entries are subject to debate but this is the only dictionary in English available at this time.
McCrea, B. et al. The Soviet and East European Political Dictionary. Santa Barbara: ABC Clio, 1984.
(Uris Ref DJK 6 M46; also Olin)
More than a simple dictionary, the SEEPD provides, in addition to rather extensive definitions, long paragraphs about the significance of the word both currently and historically. There is a subject indexat the end of the volume which provides access to material hidden within an entry. A "Guide to the Countries" at the front of the volume provides easy access to information about an event or activity within a specific country.
Soviet Armed Forces Review Annual. Gulf Breeze: Academic International Press, 1977- .
(Olin Stacks UA 770 S65)
Each volume of SAFRA includes surveys of the 5 branches of the Soviet armed forces, followed by historical and contemporary essays, documents on the history of the Soviet armed forces and military thought, and bibliographic essays. Although many of the citations in the bibliographies are to Russian Language materials, all articles in SAFRA itself are in English.
Smith, Myron J., The Soviet Army: a Guide to Sources in English. Santa Barbara, ABC-Clio, 1982.
(Olin Stacks Z 6725 S9 S65 1982)
A bibliography of more than 5,000 English language sources including books, journal articles, special reports, dissertations, and government documents. The arrangement is exactly the same as Smith's Air Force bibliography. Like all of the Smith bibliographies the entries are derived from a combination of specialized military sources and general social science publications. The result is a bibliography useful to both scholars and novices. Smith has also published bibliographies on the Soviet Air Force (Olin Stacks Z 6724 A38 A63) and the Soviet Navy (Olin Stacks Z 6835 R9 S65).
Hammond, Thomas T. Soviet Foreign Relations and World Communism: A Selected, Annotated Bibliography of 7,000 Books in 30 Languages. Princeton: Princeton UP, 1965. (Uris Ref Z 2517 R4 H22; also Olin)
An annotated bibliography of over 7,000 books in 30 languages. Divided into three sections: (1) Soviet foreign relations by chronological periods; (2) Soviet foreign relations and world Communism by region and countries; (3) Special topics.
Laird, Roy D., and Betty A. Laird. A Soviet Lexicon : Important Concepts, Terms, and Phrases. Lexington: Lexington Books, 1988. (Uris Ref DJK 6 L18 1988; also Olin)
The body of this work is a dictionary defining terms and phrases "that the reader will encounter in English-language books, articles, and newspaper reports on Soviet affairs." (Introduction) An introductory essay outlining the systems of soviets, how it came to be, and how it works is particularly useful. Three appendixes list Politburo members from 1917-1987, the USSR's Constitution, and the Rules of the Communist Party.
Schneidman, N.N. Soviet Literature in the 1980's : Decade of Transition. Toronto: U. of Toronto P., 1989. (Uris PG 3098.4 S55 S72)
This study is "intended as a general introductory survey" of "official" Soviet literature between 1978 and 1988. Excluded from this source are works by authors banned from official publication (meaning rejected by the Soviet literary bureaucracy) and literature which has been "published unofficially and circulated clandestinely." [Introduction] The writers cited are considered representative of the comtemporary literary scene and are grouped according to theme, artistic inclination, age, or sex. This study includes overview chapters on the literature produced during a decade of extreme social and political change, and specific chapters on women and family issues, and rural prose, war prose, and poet's prose. A useful notes section, bibliography and index conclude this source.
Schopflin, George, ed. The Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Rev. and updated ed. New York: Facts on File, 1986. (Uris Ref DK 17 S72 1986; also Olin)
This Handbook is a collection of survey articles on the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe from World War II to 1985. Individual articles cover historical, political, social, and economic structures and address specific issues such as dissent, the Prague Spring, religion, and the legal system. Outstanding background information is presented in a readable form with maps, statistics, and bibliographies.
Lewytzkyj, Borys, ed. The Soviet Union: Figures-Facts-Data. Muchen: Saur, 1979. (Uris Ref JA 51 S79; also Olin)
A handbook of tables on all aspects of the Soviet state and society with information about the size of territories, population, administrative structure, party and state apparat, the national economy, science, education, and public organizations. Data are presented in English, German, and Russian, and are derived from official Soviet sources. (Soviet statistics often differ considerably from figures used in Western sources.) A systematic index serves as a table of contents.
Flores, Angel. Spanish American Authors: The Twentieth Century. New York: Wilson, 1992.
(Olin Ref + PQ 7081.3 F57x 1992, also Uris Ref)
This source includes more than 330 biographical sketches (many are autobiographical) of writers most exemplary of the literature of the countries of Spanish America. Arranged alphabetically by author, entries also include a bibliography of sources by and about the author.
Marting, Diane E., ed. Spanish American Women Writers: a Bio-bibliographical Source Book. New York: Greenwood Press, 1990. (Uris Ref PQ 7081 S 83; also Olin stacks Z1609 L7 S6x 1990)
This fine compilation consists of analytical and bibliographical studies of fifty of the most important women writers of Latin America from the seventeenth century to the present. The writers included represent most of the Spanish-speaking American nations and a variety of literary genres. Each entry provides biographical and career informaton, discusses the major themes in the body of work, and surveys criticism. A detailed bibliography of works by the writer, works available in translation, and works about the writer.
Sutton, R.B. Speech Index: an Index to 259 collections of World Famous Orations and Speeches for Various Occasions. 4th ed. rev. and enl. New York: Scarecrow, 1966. Supplement, 1966-1980, 1982. (Uris Ref AI 3 S96 1966; also Olin)
Intended to "serve as a guide to speeches of famous orators from the earliest times to the present day and to types of speeches." (Preface) The material is arranged in dictionary form with entries by author, subject, type of speech and cross references all in one alphabet.
St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture. with an introduction by Jim Cullen; editors, Tom Pendergast and Sara Pendergast. 5 vols. Detroit, MI: St. James Press, c2000.
(Uris E 169.1 S764x 2000)
Entries cover a wide range of topics including comic strips, consumer products, films, foods, people, musical groups, social issues, sports teams, television and radio programs and more. Each entry concludes with a list of further readings in both print and online sources. Volume five includes three different indexes -- one general, one organized by subject, and one organized by decade.
Stoddard, Richard. Stage Scenery, Machinery, and Lighting, a Guide to Information Sources. Detroit: Gale, 1977. (Uris Ref Z 5784 S8 S86; also Olin stacks)
This is a bibliography of English language articles and books about the stage in Western Europe and the U.S. Arrangement, to a large extent, is by country and then by century; anyone researching Shakespeare, for example, would turn first to Chapter 8, England, and then within the chapter, to the section entitled "Renaissance." There are subject, author and name indexes at the end of the volume.
Standard and Poor's Industry Surveys. New York: Standard and Poor's Corp., 1973 - .
(JGSM HG 4921 S78 I39; also Hotel Ref)
Basic source on industries. Issued quarterly--covers several hundred industries. Excellent summaries, histories, outlooks, and charts. Each industry gets 5-10 pages of text.
Standard and Poor's Stock Reports: American Stock Exchange. (also New York Stock Exchange, Over the Counter). New York : Standard and Poor's. Quarterly.
Uris Ref HG 4921 S78 S7...; also JGSM Ref, Hotel)
An excellent source of information on about 4,000 major American corporations. This three-part set, updated quarterly, contains comprehensive two-page reports for corporations whose stock is traded on the American Stock Exchange (ASE), the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), or Over the Counter (OTC). Reports include brief income, dividend, and balance sheet data; a narrative business summary; and financial background. A short directory gives the corporate address, telephone, officers, state and year of incorporation, and number of employees. An extensive glossary in the front pages defines the terms and categories of information used in the reports.
Standard Rate and Data Service Series. Skokie: Standard Rate and Data Service, 1951- . (GSM Ref HF 5905 S792+; various call numbers but shelved together in the "Marketing" section of the GSM library)
Provides detailed advertising rates for newspapers, trade journals, radio and television markets. In addition, figures on circulation/audience size, names and addresses of key personnel, copy deadlines and rates are given. Each publication in the series focuses on a particular market (i.e. consumer magazines, newspapers, spot radio), and depending on the publication, is issued monthly, biannually or annually.
The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy <http://plato.stanford.edu/contents.html>
The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy promises much more: signed articles by experts, continuous updating, bibliographies with articles, extensive cross-referencing, etc. At this time, however, very few articles have actually been written. Those that have been are superior to the Internet Encyclopedia. See, for example s.v. "prisoner's dilemma." When completed, this might well challenge the print sources.
STAT-USA (http://www.stat-usa.gov)
STAT-USA is the Internet source for business and economic information produced by the Federal Government. As a division of the Economics and Statistics Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce, STAT-USA gathers the most crucial, timely business and economic information from over 50 Federal agencies and distributes it from a central source. Restricted to Cornell IP addresses, on and off campus.
State and Metropolitan Area Data Book. Washington: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, 1991. (Uris Ref HA 202 A251+; also Olin Ref HA 202 S79+)
A supplement to the Statistical Abstract of the United States, this publication provides data on many small areas and in fields outside of the narrower confines of population and housing (e.g. education, banking, health, crime, labor force).
State Capital Universe.
Provides access to bills, laws, constitutions, proposed and enacted regulations, legislature membership and newspapers of record for all the states.
State Legislative Sourcebook. annual. 1986 - .
[OLIN REF + JK 2495 S792]
Provides basic data and lists sources of information concerning all 50 state legislative processes. Bill status and bill room telephone numbers for each state are also given.
The State of Black America. New York: National Urban League, 1976- .
(Uris Ref E 185.5 N28+; also Olin, Africana)
Statistical tables and prose commentaries covering all aspects of black American life. Numerous footnotes and bibliographies enhance the value of this material. No subject index, so access to the chapters is through the table of contents. Typical articles are "A Profile of the Black Single Female-headed Household," "The Economic Status of Blacks," or "Teenage Pregnancy: the Implication for Black Americans." Uris has this annual publication from 1980 on.
State of the World: A Worldwatch Institute Report on Progress Toward a Sustainable Society. New York: W.W. Norton, 1984- . (Uris Ref HC 59 B87 S7)
An annual report from the Worldwatch Institute located in Washington D.C. The purpose of the Institute is to serve as a monitor of environmental issues throughout the world. Each edition contains essays on such topics as "the greenhouse effect" on climate, sustainable agriculture, the global family, assessing SDI, etc. An excellent index and bibliographic notes add to the value of this publication.
State Politics and Redistricting. Washington: Congressional Quarterly, 1982.
(Uris Ref JK 1341 .S79 1982)
A district-by-district analysis detailing the mandatory redrawing of Congressional districts after the 1980 census. In two volumes: volume one for districts that state legislatures had succeeded in redrawing by 26 April 1982; volume two for the remainder.
Statesman's Year-Book: Statistical and Historical Annual of the States of the World. London: Macmillan, 1864- .
(Uris Ref JA 51 S79; also Mann and Olin)
A manual of concise, reliable data about the governments of the world with information concerning the constitution and government, economic conditions, education, religion, defenses, agriculture, commerce, etc. The lists of statistical and other books of reference given for each country are often very helpful. Published annually.
Statistical Abstract of Latin America. Los Angeles: U of California P, 1955- . (Uris Ref HA 935 S79+; also Mann and Olin)
An extensive compilation of geographic and land tenure data, social data, socio-economic data, international statistics, and political data for the countries comprising Latin America. Most tables include statistics through 1980, and often contain historical data back to the fifties; sources are listed below each table. A general subject index, which is cumulative for volumes 18-21, provides the easiest access to the numerous tables. Published annually.
A) Statistical Abstract of the United States. Washington: Bureau of the Census, 1878- .
(Uris Ref HA 202 .A25; also Olin Ref, Mann Ref et al; also online within the Statistical Universe database available via the Library Gateway -- Networked Resources)
"The standard annual summary of statistics on the social, political and economic organization of the United States. It is designed to serve as a convenient volume for statistical reference and is a guide to other statistical publications and sources." (Preface) Appendix I refers to tables that update the series cited in Historical Statistics of the U.S. Appendix III, "Statistical Methodology and Reliability," defines basic U.S. surveys and notes limitations, such as sampling errors. A subject index is included to help find material by topic.
B) Statistical Abstract of the United States. 1878- .
[OLIN REF HA202 A25; also Uris Ref]
"The standard annual summary of statistics on the social, political and economic organization of the United States. It is designed to serve as a convenient volume for statistical reference and is a guide to other statistical publications and sources." (Preface) Appendix I refers to tables that update the series cited in Historical Statistics of the U.S. Appendix III, "Statistical Methodology and Reliability," defines basic U.S. surveys and notes limitations, such as sampling errors. A subject index is included to help find material by topic. An online version is available in Statistical Universe.
Schick, Frank L. Statistical Handbook on Aging Americans. Phoenix: Oryx, 1994.
(Olin Ref HQ 1064 U5 S33 1994; also Hotel, Mann Ref)
This is a useful collection of recent statistics on older persons in the US. More than 120 different publications are drawn upon, most frequently federal government publications. It "presents tables and charts in six areas: demographics, social characteristics, health aspects, employment conditions, economic status, and expenditures for the elderly." (Choice)
Taeuber, Cynthia, ed. Statistical Handbook on Women in America. 2nd ed. Phoenix: Oryx, 1996
(Olin Ref HQ 1410 T12x 1996)
This statistical handbook illustrates in detail changes in American women among different generations. It reports their numbers, characteristics, socio-economic conditions, employment and education status, health aspects, and the possibilities for their future (Preface).
Statistical Masterfile. Bethesda: Congressional Information Service, 1990- . (Olin Ref Disk Z7554 U5 S792; also ILR, Law)
A bibliographic database covering statistical programs of the federal government, state government, IGO's and private sources.
Statistical Masterfile on CD-ROM. Bethesda, MD: Congressional Information Service, 1990- .
(Located at Olin Reference and ILR Reference)
A CD-ROM database which indexes sources of American and international statistics. Includes references to federal, international, and state government publications, as well as publications of private and commercial organizations. Combines the printed sources American Statistics Index (1973- ), Index to International Statistics (1983- ), and Statistical Reference Index (1980- ).
U.S. Bureau of the Census. A Statistical Portrait of Women in the United States. Washington: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, 1976. (Uris HQ 1420 U58+ 1976; also Mann)
Compiled in recognition of International Women's Year, 1975. Data from U.S. government sources, including historical data beginning in 1900 when available. Most figures begin with the 1950's. Brief analysis with each chapter. Special chapters on Black and Spanish women.
Gall, Susan B., ed. Statistical Record of Asian Americans. Detroit: Gale, 1993.
(Olin Ref E184 .O6 S73x 1993)
A compilation of statistical data on the Asian and Pacific Islander population in the United States and Canada. It includes comparative data with other ethnic groups. Statistics are provided on history, demographics, the family, education, health and health care, and social and economic conditions. Chapters on domestic life, religion and attitudes/opinions are also included.
Reddy, Marlita A., ed. Statistical Record of Native North Americans. Detroit: Gale, 1993.
(Olin Ref E90 P76 S73x 1993; also Mann)
A compilation of statistical data on the indigenous population of North America (Introduction). It includes statistical data on Native North Americans compared with other ethnic groups, as well as data comparing native tribes with one another. Data on history, demographics, the family, education, health and health care, social and economic conditions, and other topics are included.
Statistical Reference Index. Washington: Congressional Information Service, 1980- .
(Olin Ref Z 7554 U5 S79+; also Mann Ref Z 7554 U5 A511; ILR Ref Z 7554 U5 S79)
Indexes statistical information published by a variety of sources in the private sector such as business, publishers, research organizations, state governments and universities. Similar in format to the American Statistics Index, each monthly edition is composed of two parts: an Abstract section and Index section. Available on CD-ROM as Statistical Masterfile.
A) Statistical Universe [online database]. Bethesda, MD: Congressional Information Service, 1990- .
(Bear Access -- Library Gateway)
Indexes sources of American statistics. Includes references to federal, international, and state government publications, as well as publications of private and commercial organizations. For earlier years, see Statistical MasterFile on CD-ROM in Olin Reference.
B) Statistical Universe. 1973 - .
Provides comprehensive access to US and international statistical information. Includes an index to over 100,000 US government statistical publications from 1973 to present, abstracts and tables, and background information. Links to some full text. Based on three separate print indexes: American Statistics Index (1973- ) [OLIN REF + Z 1223 A2 A51], Index to International Statistics (1983- ) [OLIN REF + Z 7552 I38], and Statistical Reference Index (1980- ) [OLIN REF + Z 7554 U5 S79].
United Nations. Statistical Yearbook. New York: United Nations, 1948- . (Uris Ref HA 12 .5 U58+; also Olin, Mann)
Provides detailed economic statistics on production (in agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction), on transportation and communication, and on total and per capita consumption of agricultural products, fertilizers, etc., for each country. The same office issues the Monthly Bulletin of Statistics (Olin Ref HA 36 A1 U57+), which updates the information included here.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Statistical Yearbook. Paris: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, 1963- . (Uris Ref HA 40 C8 U59+ 1985; also Olin)
Although the first set of tables in this annual compilation deals with population, area and density, the overwhelming majority of tables summarize information about education, culture and the media. Typical of the tables included are Education--summary tables for all levels of education by continent, major area and groups of countries; Science and Technology--including scientific and technical manpower, expenditure on research and experimental development, selected indicators of scientific and technical development, etc; Culture and Communication--summary tables for culture and communication subjects by continents, major areas and groups of countries; Printed Material--libraries, book production, newspapers and other periodicals; Theatre and other Dramatic Arts; Film and Cinema; and Broadcasting.
There is no index to the Yearbook so that the Table of Contents is extremely important in helping to find the statistical tables needed. There are a number of appendices as well as a list of UNESCO publications. All information is given in English, French, and Spanish, and each set of tables ends with a set of explanatory notes.
Statistical Yearbook = Annuaire Statistique Paris: Unesco, 1963-.
(Olin +HA 40 C8 U59 last vol. in Ref; also in Mann, ILR)
Arranged by region, then subdivided by country. Provides data on developed as well as developing countries. Topics covered include population, literacy, enrollment in school by grade level, public expenditure on education. Tables are also provided on cultural and communications topics such as libraries, newspapers, television, radios, theaters, and museums.
Statitics on Children in UNICEF Assisted Countries. New York: UNICEF, 1992.
(Olin Stacks +HQ 767 .9 .S79)
Provides profiles of 136 developing countries assisted by UNICEF. Data are provided by
intergovernmental organizations such as the World Bank, the United Nations, and the World Health
Organization. Statistical indicators include mortality, nutrition, health, education, demographies, and
economies.
Statistics Sources: A Subject Guide to Data on Industrial, Business, Social, Educational, Financial, and Other Topics for the United States and Internationally. 2 vol. Detroit: Gale, 1962- .
(Uris Ref Z 7551 S79; also Olin, many others)
Arranged alphabetically by subject, this annual index lists sources that provide statistical information about foreign countries and the United States. Sample topics include: "Iraq - cheese production"; "Meningitis"; "Capital stocks - banks." It indexes tables from standard works such as the U.N. Statistical Yearbook, plus information published by trade associations and societies.
Strategic Review. Cambridge: U.S. Strategic Institute, 1973-. (Olin Stacks U 1 S89+)
A review of the leading international strategic and military topics of the year. Arrangement is geographical with topical essays for each region. For instance, the 1983/84 volume has an article on the Falklands/Malvinas conflict in the section on Latin America, and for East Asia there is an article on the new defense thinking in Japan.
Frantz, Charles. The Student Anthropologist's Handbook; a Guide to Research Training and Career.
Cambridge: Schenkman, 1972. (Uris Ref GN 42 F83)
A guide to the basic literature, reference sources, concepts, and history of anthropology. Excellent for the student new to the field, or the scholar beginning a professional career.
Turabian, Kate L. Students' Guide for Writing College Papers. 3rd ed. Chicago: U of Chicago P, 1976. (Uris Ref PE 1478 T92 S3 1976; also Olin)
A well-organized guide to writing papers, from choosing the topic to writing the paper in its final form. Includes advice on collecting information, outlining, taking notes, punctuation, etc. Best known for its chapters on format in footnotes and bibliographies. Replete with examples illustrating how the general rules apply to all manners of publications and problems.
Frayser, Suzanne G. Studies in Human Sexuality: A Selected Guide. Littleton: Libraries Unlimited, 1987.
(Olin Z 7164 S42 F84)
Contains lengthy and informative annotations on 627 publications that represent a cross-section of the literature. Entries are arranged in three categories "General," which includes "Reference Works," "Historical Works," "Surveys and Statistical Works," etc. The "Topical Guide" section includes "Sexual Functioning and Disorders," "Social and Cultural Aspects..." and more. The final category, "Bibliographies" includes "Aging," "Birth Control and Contraception," "Rape," "Sex Roles," among others. The volume concludes with author, title and subject indexes.
Yoshizaki, Y., comp. Studies in Japanese Literature and Language: Bibliography of English Materials. Tokyo: Nichigai Associates, 1979. (Kroch Asia Z 7072 Y65+)
This volume opens with an excellent introductory essay, describing the world of English translation as it relates to Japanese literature. A table of contents lays out the arrangement of the volume and a comprehensive subject index at the back provide easy access to individual citations. Included are both books and articles.
Studies on Women Abstracts. Abingdon, England: Carfax, 1983- . (Olin Ref Z 7962 S93+)
Now published six times per year, Studies on Women Abstracts began as a quarterly publication in 1983. There are author and keyword indexes at the end of each issue, providing access to the numerically arranged abstracts taken from approximately 60 journals. The last issue of each year contains the cumulative indexes for the year. Note that more than half of the journals indexed are published in the United Kingdom.
Study Abroad: International Scholarships, International Courses. Paris: UNESCO, 1948- .
(Uris Ref LB 2338 S93, also in Olin Ref)
Compiled by UNESCO, the information is presented in English, French or Spanish according to the official correspondence language used by that country and UNESCO. Some entries are in all three languages. Organized into three sections: (1) international scholarships and courses; (2) national scholarships and courses (countries are arranged alphabetically); and (3) an index section. National entries include the academic year and general information in addition to program listings; program listings include addresses, eligibility, duration of courses, costs and deadlines. Probably the most comprehensive coverage of academic programs in the foreign study guides group. Uris has most recent edition.
Pfaltzgraff, Robert. The Study of International Relations: A Guide to Information Sources. Detroit: Gale, 1977. (Uris Ref Z 6465 U5 P52; also Olin)
A selective bibliography reflecting the theoretical, methodological, and substantiative diversity of the contemporary study of international relations. Covers literature published since W.W. II. Two introductory chapters provide an overview of the field, followed by chapters on the International System, Foreign Policy and Diplomacy, Power and the Theories of Conflict, Military Strength and Theories of Deterrence, and Integration and Alliance Theories.
Enser, A.G.S. A Subject Bibliography of the Second World War: Books in English 1975-1983. Brookfield: Gower, 1985. (Olin Stacks Z 6207 W8 E591)
This bibliography updates an earlier work with the same title by Enser (Olin Z 6207 W8 E59). His first bibliography covered books published between 1939 and 1974. The present publication brings us up to 1983. Both are arranged alphabetically by subject and include an author index.
Smith, Dorothy B. Frizzell, comp. Subject Index to Poetry for Children and Young People. Chicago: American Library Assn: 1957. Supplement, 1957-1975 (1977).
(Olin Ref + PN 1023 A51; Olin Ref + PN 1023 A51 Suppl.)
Intended "to help the librarian, the teacher, the pupil, and the general reader locate quickly and easily poems under a wide-ranging variety of subjects" (Preface). The two volumes index over 400 poetry collections.
Prochnow, Herbert V. The Successful Speaker's Handbook. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall, 1951. (Uris Ref PN 4121 P96 1977)
A practical guide to the "Dos and Don'ts" of good public speaking. Chapters on parliamentary procedure, shaping and developing a speech, breathing, correct pronunciation, interaction with the audience, and interesting selections from speeches and sermons enhance the volume's overall value.
Lester, Daniel. Suicide: A Guide to Information Sources. Detroit: Gale, 1980.
(Uris Ref Z 7204 S8 L64; also Olin RC 569 L64)
An annotated bibliography divided into five major parts. Section I provides sources for identifying general or specific information (both current and retrospective) on suicide. In sections II through V, "the various aspects of suicide most commonly studied by scholars are treated in separate sections." Thorough use of the table of contents, and name, title, and subject indexes is suggested for efficient and effective retrieval of information on a specific subject.
Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL)
Located at the International Linguistics Center in Dallas, Texas. The focus of this site is the study of minority languages and cultures around the world. Academic domains represented here include linguistics, anthropology, literacy, language learning, translation, and computing. This site is intended to serve both SIL members and those in the general academic community.
http://www.sil.org/
Rhyne, George N. Supplement to the Modern Encyclopedia of Russian, Soviet and Eurasian History. Gulf Breeze: Academic International, 1995 - . (Olin Ref DK14 M68 Suppl.)
An ongoing supplement to the above, arranged alphabetically by topic, with the purpose of including recent subjects as well as updating older entries with newly available sources. The set has been retitled since volume 56 as Modern Encyclopedia of Russian, Soviet and Eurasian History [SMERSH] to reflect fuller treatment of non-Russian areas and cultures.
Stephenson, D. Grier, Jr. The Supreme Court and the American Republic: an Annotated Bibliography. New York: Garland, 1981. (Olin Ref KF 8741 A1 S83; also Law)
A selective listing of over 1300 journal articles, books and court decisions concerning the role of the Supreme Court in American history. The book is arranged in six major sections: (1) Research Aids; (2) General Works; (3) Origins; (4) Institutional Development; (5) Constitutional Interpretation; and (6) Biographical and Autobiographical materials. Each of these sections is then further subdivided. Includes author and case indexes.
A) Magill, Frank N., ed. Survey of Modern Fantasy Literature. 4 vols. Englewood Cliffs: Salem, 1983.
(Uris Ref PN 44 S94)
This survey of modern fantasy analyzes about 500 titles. Articles include a brief summary of the work, critical commentary, and bibliography. Arrangement is by title.
B) Survey of Modern Fantasy Literature. Edited by Frank N. Magill. Englewood Cliffs: Salem Press, 1983.
(Uris Ref PN 44 S94)
Outlines and summaries of major science fiction and fantasy novels.
Magill, Frank N. ed. Survey of science fiction literature... 5 vols. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Salem Press, 1979.
(Uris Ref PN44 S96)
Critical analysis and discussion of more than 500 outstanding science fiction novels and short story collections. A brief plot outline, list of characters and bibliography is given for each work. Emphasis on Anglo-American writers but 72 foreign authors are included. Arranged by title with an author index in volume 5.
Whittick, Arnold. Symbols, Signs and their Meaning. Newton, Mass: C.T. Branford, 1960. (Uris Ref +BF 1623 S9 W62)
Erickson, Hal. Syndicated Television: The First Forty Years, 1947-1987. Jefferson: McFarland, 1989. (Uris Ref PN 1992.55 E68; also Olin)
The entries in this volume are arranged first by decade and then by category or "genre." The categories include: Adventure/Mystery, Children's, Comedy, Drama, Game/Quiz, Informational, Music/Variety, Religious, Specials/Miniseries/Mini-Networks, Sports, Talk/Interview, Travel/Documentary, Westerns, Women's. Also included is an opening essay, "Syndication in a 150-year Nutshell." Each section covers a decade, and begins with an overview of that decade. There is an index and a brief but annotated bibliography.
Synopsis : an Annual Index of Greek Studies. Andrew D. Dimarogonas, editor.
Amsterdam : Hardwood Academic, c1997- . (Olin REF + Z2281 S96)
This is an international listing of scholarly journal articles, books, conference papers, book reviews, and theses/dissertations in the areas of Classical, Hellenistic, Biblical, Byzantine, Medieval, and Modern Greek civilization. Includes a variety of indexes (subject, journal geographical, etc.). Also available on CD-ROM.