A dictionary of sociology / edited by John Scott and Gordon Marshall.
Material type: TextSeries: Oxford paperback referencePublication details: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.Edition: 3rd ed. revDescription: xii, 816 p. : ill. ; 20 cmISBN:- 9780199533008 (pbk.)
- 0199533008 (pbk.)
- Sociology
- Oxford dictionary of sociology
- 301.0322 SCO
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Wideranging and authoritative, this bestselling sociology dictionary is the most informative of its kind. Compiled by a team of sociological experts, under the editorship of Gordon Marshall and John Scott, it is packed with over 2,500 entries. With terms taken from sociology and the related fields of psychology, economics, anthropology, philosophy, and political science, it provides widespread coverage of all aspects of sociology, from adaptation to zero tolerance . It also contains biographies covering key figures, such as Gilles Deleuze and Erich Fromm. Jargon-free entries are elaborated with clear descriptions and in-depth analysis, many using real-life examples, making even the most complicated subjects easy to understand. This new edition has been revised to bring the dictionary completely up-to-date, while retaining the concise, clear quality of previous editions. Now boasting many entry-level web links, accessible via the Dictionary of Sociology companion website, this dictionary offers more relevant and useful information than ever before.An invaluable introduction to sociology for beginners, and a key reference work for more advanced students, teachers, and professionals working with sociology and related fields.
Contains over 2,500 alphabetically arranged entries providing definitions of terms and ideas related to sociology, along with cross-references, and biographical sketches of key individuals in the field.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- List of Contributors
- Preface
- A-Z Dictionary