This bibliography lists the most important works in sociology published in 1988.

This bibliography was compiled under the editorial direction and authority of the British Library of Political and Economic Science at the London School of Economics, the world's leading social science institution. Listing the most significant works in sociology published in 1988, it also contains widespread journal coverage, placing particular emphasis on Developing World and Eastern European publications. All materials are organized alphabetically by controlled subject keywords, and a comprehensive subject index gives cross reference to other areas.