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"The ultimate aim of production is not production of goods but the production of free human beings associated with one another on terms of equality."
- John Dewey


Encyclopedia of Sociology

Borgatta, Edgar F. and Rhonda J.V. Montgomery, eds.  Encyclopedia of Sociology. Vol. 4. New York: Macmillan, 2000.

Location: Davis Reference HM425 .E5 2000 v.4  – Though this encyclopedia is focused on all aspects of the field of sociology, this work has detailed entries on all aspects of social stratification and inequality.  This source covers the forms and sources as well as the structure of modern stratification in the U.S.



Survey of Social Science: Sociology Series
Magill, Frank N., ed. Survey of Social Science: Sociology Series. Vol. 5. Pasadena: Salem, 1994.

Location: Davis Reference HM17 .S86 1994 v.5 – This volume offers entries on the many different theories and perspectives of social stratification.  This source discusses social stratification as it is viewed through the functionalist perspective, the Marxist perspective, and the Weberian perspective.  Modern theories of social stratification are discussed as well.


A Critical Dictionary of Sociology

Boudon, Raymond and Francois Bourricaud. A Critical Dictionary of Sociology. Chicago: University of Chicago, 1989.

Location: Davis Reference HM17 .B6813 1989 – This is by far the best dictionary for social stratification and terms related to the field.  This source contains several pages of information on stratification and related terms.