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SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology

Resources and tools for introductory sociology.

Social Explorer

Social Explorer
Interactive maps highlighting demographics, election results, health statistics, economic data, education, business trends, and environmental data. Social Explorer utilizes U.S. Census data since 1790 along with multiple other data sources (including US Presidential elections since 1912). Additional maps and data for global areas, especially Ireland, the UK, Canada, and Europe.

Neighborhood Statistics

Data.census.gov (US Census Bureau)
Find information on a particular area by searching the area code or place name
Lower Merion Township - Crime Data Published by the Lower Merion Police Department
Lower Merion Township - Crime Data
Published by the Lower Merion Police Department

Crime Statistics - Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township

Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting System
Offers breakdowns of information and statistics about crime in Pennsylvania during a given year (1999-2006, updated), or month (available for 2000-2008).
Zip Code Map Published by the U.S. Naviguide Co.
Browse on a map to look up particular zip codes in the U.S.

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Subjects: Sociology

Tags: gender, race, social sciences