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Ebook. Clear, balanced guide to the terms and concepts used in every area of sociology, and to related terms in political science, economics and anthropology. Create free account to borrow.
Ebook. Contains over 800 entries from the whole breadth of the discipline; distilled from the highly regarded Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology, with entries completely revised and updated to provide succinct and up-to-date coverage of the fundamental topics Global in scope, both in terms of topics and contributors.
Ebook. Authoritative and comprehensive overview of the classical and the contemporary, this volume is an indispensable guide to the vibrant and expanding field of sociology. Featuring over 600 entries, from concise definitions to discursive essays, written by leading international academics, the Dictionary offers a truly global perspective, examining both American and European traditions and approaches. Entries cover schools, theories, theorists and debates, with substantial articles on all key topics in the field.
Ebook.The Social Science Jargon Buster tackles the confusing concepts in the social sciences, breaking each down and bringing impressive clarity and insight to even the most complex terms.