Sociology: Web Resources
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Web Resources
The Internet is a rich source of information, but not all websites can be trusted, and all should be evaluated before being used in your research. The sites below are .gov, .edu, and .org sites, which tend to be the most reliable.
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Sociology Resources on the Web
- American Sociological AssociationAs the national organization for sociologists, the American Sociological Association...is well positioned to provide a unique set of services to its members and to promote the vitality, visibility, and diversity of the discipline. Working at the national and international levels, the Association aims to articulate policy and implement programs likely to have the broadest possible impact for sociology now and in the future.
- International Sociological AssociationThe ISA was founded in 1949 under the auspices of UNESCO. The goal of the ISA is to represent sociologists everywhere, regardless of their school of thought, scientific approaches or ideological opinion, and to advance sociological knowledge throughout the world. Its members come from 126 countries.
- Population Reference BureauThe Population Reference Bureau informs people around the world about population, health, and the environment, and empowers them to use that information to advance the well-being of current and future generations.
- Census BureauThe Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy.
- World BankThe World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. We are not a bank in the ordinary sense but a unique partnership to reduce poverty and support development. The World Bank Group comprises five institutions managed by their member countries. Established in 1944, the World Bank Group is headquartered in Washington, D.C. [with] more than 10,000 employees in more than 120 offices worldwide.
