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Sociology

Suggested resources for information regarding research, data, theories

Background sources

Country Overviews

The Statesman's Yearbook

Select a country for an overview, of geography, politics, etc. (WSU Subscription)

World Fact Book

Select a country or location. (Free)

Library of Congress - Country Studies

Descriptions and analysis of the historical setting, social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of various countries

SourceOECD

The publications portal of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) (WSU Subscription)

NationMaster

Search encylopedia by region or country or for "Facts and Statistics," choose a subject area and then a topic. (Free)

U.S. Department of State

Use the "Find It By" topic or country on the right-hand side. (Free)

International Migration

Article Databases