What subject headings are assigned to books on sociology or that have a sociological slant to a topic?
There are a number of Library of Congress subject headings and subdivisions used to bring out the sociological aspects of topics. First, the subject heading “Sociology” is available. This heading is used for books on sociology as a branch of learning. The heading may be divided geographically for works on this branch of learning in a specific place. Example: Title: Sociology in Europe : a new science emerges. Sociology – Europe Works on the social conditions of particular regions, countries, cities, etc., are entered under the name of the place subdivided by “Social conditions.” Example: Title: Spain , change and modernization. Spain – Social conditions The subdivision “Sociological aspects” can be used under types of institutions for works on the impact of the inherent nature of the institution in question on group interaction within the institution and vice versa. This subdivision is also established under a number of topics, for example: Authorship – Sociological aspects Crime – Soc
