The social sciences; finding list

By Chicago Public Library

Book Overview

In an age before online databases, serious inquiry depended on the precision of the catalogue. Research begins with knowing where. The Social Sciences; Finding List stands as a meticulously organised social sciences bibliography and practical library finding list, created to guide readers through the expanding worlds of sociology, economics and political science. Arranged for easy consultation by subject and author, it serves as an academic reference guide to key social science research sources and foundational texts, equally at home on the desk of the working scholar and in a curated library science reference collection. Compiled as an early 20th century reference, this historical social science catalog offers a revealing snapshot of what counted as essential knowledge at a formative moment for the disciplines. It is invaluable for social science students interested in the genealogy of their fields, and for librarians and researchers tracing older citation trails or rebuilding period-accurate collections. As a set of research tools for humanities and social inquiry, it illuminates how libraries once shaped reading, research, and public understanding of the social world, making it especially compelling for historians of education, bibliography and intellectual life, as well as for classic-reference collectors. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353605873
• ISBN13: 9789353605872
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"