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.
If McMaster Library does not own a book that interests you, you can request it through RACER, our interlibrary loan system.
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.
Call Numbers that may be of interest to you include:
HD 4801-8943 Labour. Work. Working class
HQ 1075-1075.5 Sex role
HQ 1101-2030.7 Women. feminism
HV 1442-1448. Social and public welfare. Women
HV 6250-6250.4 Victims of crime. Victimology
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