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The Research Methods Knowledge Base is a comprehensive web-based textbook that addresses all of the topics in a typical introductory undergraduate or graduate course in social research methods.

A site is dedicated to exploring the work of French philosopher and social critic Michel Foucault. Produced and maintained by Ben Attias.

A succinct biography of Erving Goffman, a sociologist known for his microsociological approaches to interpersonal interactions.

A site devoted to documents written by George Herbert Mead and his contemporaries.

The vision of Sociologically.net is to connect the globalized world of sociologists, sociology students or any other form of sociological allies who share the interest in the subject of sociology. The site includes groups, discussion forums, a sociology wiki, and opportunities to discuss issues with other colleagues.

A gathering place for sociologists, and other social scientists to share, discuss and collaborate. About: "We are a grassroots network of bloggers, students, professors, and activists seeking to utilize the power of online communities to network, collaborate and create. We believe that sociology can and should be shared by everyone. Not only that, but if we had some medium in which sociologists across the globe could collaborate with one another easily, why not harness that awesome communicative power?

The SocioWeb is an independent guide to the sociological resources available on the Internet and is founded in the belief that the Internet can help to unite the sociological community in powerful ways. Originally launched in October, 1995, The SocioWeb has grown at a steady pace along with the growth of the Internet.

A quick online guide based on the American Sociological Association Style Guide which serves as a quick reference for students and professionals preparing papers. In addition to this site, Footnotes featured an article explaining the most commonly used style elements.

The Society for the Study of Social Problems members are an interdisciplinary community of scholars, practitioners, advocates, and students interested in the application of critical, scientific, and humanistic perspectives to the study of vital social problems. Many members are social scientists by training. Many teach in colleges and universities. Increasing numbers work in applied research and policy settings. Membership is open to anyone who supports SSSP's goals.

The Society for Social Research (SSR) was founded in the early 1920s by the University of Chicago Department of Sociology as a collegial research group for advanced graduate students and faculty. Over the course of its history, it has served as the intellectual home for many of the classic Chicago School studies, published a book by Georg Simmel, and run numerous academic workshops.

Applied Sociology is a branch of general sociology which at its basis is the scientific study of society as a whole. Sociology looks at society from every angle making observations on how we interact within society, how cultures affect each other and the individual, global issues and more. Sociology is part of the social sciences that aims at answering questions as to why and how we group together to form societies as well as the individual’s roles within society.

Right from their earliest beginnings, scholarly societies played a major role in bringing scholars together in meetings where they could discuss and exchange ideas. Because scholarly societies are, and have been, so critical to the scholarly enterprise, it is essential that information about them be readily available to scholars.

The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan "fact tank" that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It does so by conducting public opinion polling and social science research; by reporting news and analyzing news coverage; and by holding forums and briefings. It does not take positions on policy issues.

The International Sociological Association (ISA) is a non-profit association for scientific purposes in the field of sociology and social sciences. The 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 167 countries.

The International Institute of Social History (IISH) was officially established on November 25, 1935, but its history goes back to the 1920s. In 1914, Nicolaas W. Posthumus (1880-1960), who ranked among the pioneers of modern economic history in the Netherlands had set up the Netherlands Economic History Archive (NEHA), the first of a series of scholarly institutions he initiated. The NEHA concentrated on the preservation of archives of companies and related organizations, and on the collection of other sources relevant to economic history.

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funds research and training in social and economic issues. ESRC is a non-departmental public body principally funded through the Science Budget by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. One of seven research councils in the UK.

The Chronic Poverty Research Centre (CPRC) is an international partnership of universities, research institutes and NGOs which exists to focus attention on chronic poverty. It aims to stimulate national and international debate; deepen understanding of the causes of chronic poverty; and provide research, analysis and policy guidance that will contribute to its reduction.

Founded in 1951, our members are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds - research, teaching, students and practitioners in a variety of fields. The BSA provides a network of communication to all who are concerned with the promotion and use of sociology and sociological research.