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.
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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Gendered Worlds by Call Number: HQ 1075 .A95 2015 -
Gender Violence in Peace and War by Call Number: HV 6250.4 .W65 G477 2016 -
The Time Divide by Call Number: HD 4904.25 .J32 2004
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
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Engendering Human Security by Call Number: HQ 1111 .E64 2006 -
Gender and Social Policy in a Global Context by Call Number: HV 1444 .G45 2006 -
Global Perspectives on Gender and Work by Call Number: HD 6060.6 .G56 2010
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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