Theorists through the Library!

Need to find a theorist? Not sure where to start? The Library can help!

Through the library, you have access to encyclopedias that contain information on theorists and theories. One of the best sources to start with is The Encyclopedia of Social Theory.

• Start at the library’s homepage: library.waldenu.edu
• In the center of the page under Books, click on eBooks.
• On the next page, click on e-reference from SAGE.
• You should then see a search box and a list of subjects. Scroll to the bottom of that list and click on Sociology.
• On the next page you’ll see a list of titles related to Sociology. Scroll to the bottom and click on Encyclopedia of Social Theory.
• On the next page, click on ‘Reader’s Guide.’
• You should then see a list of topics, among which are Theories and Theorists!!

Feel free to browse through these names to learn more about them and how they can relate to your research!

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