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ANSO 103: Introduction to Society and Culture

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Recommended Databases for Scholarly & Quality Sources

Sociology Database
Covers the international literature of sociology and social work, including culture and social structure, history and theory, social psychology, and more.
JSTOR
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Library OneSearch
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