This subject guide introduces you to some of the information sources on Sociology held in the Pao Yue-kong Library of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. All materials can be found in the Library Catalogue. Internet links to relevant sites can also be accessed via the Library Homepage.

These materials provide background information and are often a good place to start your search, as key concepts and terms are explained and bibliographies are often included.

A few examples are:

Books with the following subjects can be found using a subject search. To perform the search, go to Library Catalogue and select Subject, then key in a subject term; e.g.:

These provide current information. To find journal titles from the Library Catalogue, click on "Journals" under "Find Articles, Journals, News". A few examples are:

* Also available in electronic format via Library Catalogue

Audio-visual materials can be viewed/used within the library, or loaned outside the library (exceptions are those restricted by copyright or for technical reason). To find AV materials from the Library Homepage, click on "AV Collection" under "Find Images, Audios, Videos"

They provide facts and figures on births, deaths, diseases, trends, etc.

Examples :

# Current issues available on request at the Information Counter, Podium Floor.