A Dictionary of Sociology
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- Synopsis
- This is the most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of sociology available in a single volume. Compiled by an expert team of sociologists under the editorship of Gordon Marshall, this new edition has been fully revised and updated. Ideal for those new to the subject, it will also be invaluable to more advanced students as well as teachers. Over 2500 entries Wide-ranging - includes major concepts from related disciplines; International coverage of terms, methods, and concepts; Biographical entries on major figures; Related terms from psychology, economics, anthropology, philosophy, and political science; Contains many substantial entries which are particularly helpful for students. The revision extends coverage of areas such as cultural studies and identity, mass media, nationalism, and developments in sociological research in the US. New entries include: administrative theory, broken window thesis, child abuse, consumer society, cultural studies, diaspora, Hans Eysenck, Goldthorpe Class Scheme, hooliganism, Internet, Japanization, McDonaldization, multi-level models, quality of life, reflexive modernization, sequence analysis,sustainable development, and victimology.
- Copyright:
- 1998
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 714 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780192800817
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- Date of Addition:
- 06/27/09
- Copyrighted By:
- Oxford University Press
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Reference, Sociology
- Submitted By:
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- Proofread By:
- Digital Divide Data
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.