Why Use Books?
Books are a great resource to use when searching for general information on a topic. They are useful for understanding a topic in its context and provide summaries of existing research as well as offer a historical perspective.
Books are best located using the Search feature in our Library Catalogue.
Borrowing from Other Libraries
If McMaster Library does not own a book that interests you, you can request it through RACER, our interlibrary loan system.
Relevant Call Numbers
Our books are arranged according to the Library of Congress Classification system. When looking for books in Social Sciences it is a good idea to start with Class H- Social Sciences.
Subclasses that may be of interest to you include:
HN (1)-995 Social history and conditions; social problems; social reform.
From Data to Public Policy by Call Number: H 97 .F76 1996
Social Policy in the Modern World by Call Number: HN 20 .H55 2006
Think Globally, Act Regionally by Call Number: HT 391 .L45 2005
Resources
For a good explanation of Secondary Resources check out these links:
- Defining Primary and Secondary Sources, Library and Archive Canada
- What are primary sources and secondary sources, and how can I find them?, McMaster University Library
- Multiculturalism in North America and Europe byCall Number: E 49 .M85 1997
- Comparative Youth Culture byCall Number: HQ 796 .B687 1985
- Health Care Policy and Opinion in the United States and Canada byCall Number: RA 395 .A3 N2853 2015
For a good explanation of Primary Resources check out these links:
- Defining Primary and Secondary Sources, Library and Archive Canada
- What are primary sources and secondary sources, and how can I find them?, McMaster University Library
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