Encyclopedia of Sociology Four volumes providing comprehensive coverage with simplified explanations. International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences Eighteen volumes of comprehensive topical articles. Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences Comprehensive articles, many biographical. Three volumes of fairly lengthy articles with references. Social Work Almanac Examines major social issues and programs of the 1990's.
Coverage includes population, children, crime, social welfare programs, etc.
Excellent source for statistics. International Encyclopedia of Population Medium length articles on demography and population topics. Harvard Encyclopedia of American Ethnic Groups Essays on ethnic groups and other topics such as prejudice, federal policy towards American Indians, politics, etc. E184.A1 H35 Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice Interdisciplinary survey of topics on crime and justice. Cross-references and bibliographies.