Collections

Cornell Open by various (CC BY-NC-ND).

An open access portal for both new and classic out-of-print titles from the distinguished catalog of Cornell University Press. Cornell Open offers open access to key titles in the fields of anthropology, classics, political science, literary criticism and theory, German studies, and Slavic studies.

IntechOpen Books: Social Sciences and Humanities by various (CC BY).

Data

Edinburgh DataShort: College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences by various (Various licences).

A digital repository of research data produced at the University of Edinburgh by the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Supplementary Materials

Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work ancillary materials by various (CC BY).

From Galileo Open Learning Materials.

Textbooks

Cases on Social Issues: for class discussion by Deirdre Maultsaid and Gregory John (CC BY-NC).

This Open Educational Resource, “Cases on Social Issues: For Class Discussion” includes valuable cases on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion for student use. The critical events portrayed in the cases are realistic and emotional, and feature the experiences of under-represented and marginalized people. These thoughtful, contemporary cases pose ethical dilemmas about social issues that encourage post-secondary students and instructors to have stimulating, inclusive, and compassionate discussions.  Inspired by input from post-secondary students and authored by people usually under-represented in education material, this resource is designed for upper-level undergraduate or graduate students in the humanities, social sciences, business, healthcare, science, agriculture, environmental studies, law and more. Each case is supplemented with modifiable discussion prompts, notes for teaching strategy, and a short reading list. This resource is a work in progress.

Critical Thinking & Social Problems: A Sociology Perspective by Rodolfo Rodriguez (CC-BY-NC-SA).

Sociology, as a discipline, empowers individuals to dissect their complex and intricate surroundings, filled with social institutions, societal shifts, and disparities. This textbook is meant to be a tool to investigate these societal challenges. The text dives into recent impactful events like the George Floyd protests, the complexities in Gaza, and the situation in Ukraine, all within the context of the ongoing aftereffects of the Covid pandemic. Moreover, this text encourages readers to apply their sociological imagination in examining social issues related to race, gender, social class, geopolitics, public health aspects, and various other facets of our society. This approach nurtures a comprehensive understanding of how these elements are interconnected and influence contemporary society.

Exploring Intercultural Communication by various (CC BY).

Intercultural communication is the study and practice of communication across cultural contexts. It applies equally to domestic cultural differences such as ethnicity and gender and to international differences such as those associated with nationality or world region. Intercultural communication is an approach to relations among members of these groups that focuses on the recognition and respect of cultural differences, seeks the goal of mutual adaptation leading to biculturalism rather than simple assimilation, and supports the development of intercultural sensitivity on the part of individuals and organizations to enable empathic understanding and competent coordination of action across cultural differences.

Research Methods for the Social Sciences: An Introduction   by Valerie Sheppard (CC-BY-NC-SA).

This textbook provides a broad overview of research methods utilized in sociology. It will be of particular value for students who are new to research methods.

Conducting Mixed-Methods Research: From Classical Social Sciences to the Age of Big Data and Analytics by Viswanath Venkatesh, Susan (Sue) Brown, Yulia Sullivan (CC BY-NC).

Scholars in the social sciences are increasingly expected to incorporate both quantitative and qualitative techniques and methods into their research. The growth of “mixed-methods” research is evident in social science disciplines ranging from psychology and management to marketing and information systems. This book is designed to provide principles, strategies, and guidance specifically for researchers in these disciplines so that they can use mixed-methods research more effectively. [Published in 2023 by Virginia Tech Libraries.]

Social Science LibreTexts Library by various (CC BY-NC-SA).

A collection of open textbooks, assignments, and other educational resources on topics in the social sciences.

Social Progress and Social Problems by A. Buday (CC BY-NC).

Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practicesby Anol Bhattacherjee (CC-BY-NC-SA).

This book is designed to introduce doctoral and graduate students to the process of scientific research in the social sciences, business, education, public health, and related disciplines. It is a one-stop, comprehensive, and compact source for foundational concepts in behavioral research, and can serve as a stand-alone text or as a supplement to research readings in any course on research methods.

The contents and examples are designed for anyone interested in behavioral research (not just information systems people), and so, the book should appeal to most business programs, social sciences, education, public health, and related disciplines. It has been translated into Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Persian, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.