From anomy to Zeitgeist, this is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of sociology available in a single volume. Designed to meet the needs of those new to the subject, it will also be invaluable to more advanced students. Over 2,500 clear, jargon-free entries give international coverage of terms, methods, and concepts, including biographical entries on major figures, and related terms for psychology, economics, anthropology, philosophy, and political science.
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"I teach sociolinguistics and research methodology and much of what is included here is very useful. I like the cross referencing."--Karen Adams, Arizona State University"OUP's well-deserved reputation for publishing high quality dictionaries is maintained in this publication which manages to cover a huge subject matter in just one manageable and reasonable priced volume....This...will be an invaluable aid not only the students but to academic and professional sociologists, and indeed the public at large....Its coverage is huge but the entries are both inclusive and concise....The dictionary is an invaluable resource and should be on everyone's shelf."--Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare "I teach sociolinguistics and research methodology and much of what is included here is very useful. I like the cross referencing."--Karen Adams, Arizona State University "OUP's well-deserved reputation for publishing high quality dictionaries is maintained in this publication which manages to cover a huge subject matter in just one manageable and reasonable priced volume....This...will be an invaluable aid not only the students but to academic and professional sociologists, and indeed the public at large....Its coverage is huge but the entries are both inclusive and concise....The dictionary is an invaluable resource and should be on everyone's shelf."--Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare "I teach sociolinguistics and research methodology and much of what is included here is very useful. I like the cross referencing."--Karen Adams, Arizona State University "OUP's well-deserved reputation for publishing high quality dictionaries is maintained in this publication which manages to cover a huge subject matter in just one manageable and reasonable priced volume....This...will be an invaluable aid not only the students but to academic and professional sociologists, and indeed the public at large....Its coverage is huge but the entries are both inclusive and concise....The dictionary is an invaluable resource and should be on everyone's shelf."--Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare "I teach sociolinguistics and research methodology and much of what is included here is very useful. I like the cross referencing."--Karen Adams, Arizona State University"OUP's well-deserved reputation for publishing high quality dictionaries is maintained in this publication which manages to cover a huge subject matter in just one manageable and reasonable priced volume....This...will be an invaluable aid not only the students but to academic and professionalsociologists, and indeed the public at large....Its coverage is huge but the entries are both inclusive and concise....The dictionary is an invaluable resource and should be on everyone's shelf."--Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare
From anomy to Zeitgeist, this volume contains an authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of sociology. Designed to meet the needs of those new to the subject, it will also be invaluable to more advanced students.
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