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Dictionary Of Sociology John Scott

Dictionary Of Sociology By John Scott

Dictionary Of Sociology by John Scott


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The most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of sociology available. Compiled by an expert team of sociologists this new edition has been fully updated and revised to include entry-level weblinks. It is both an ideal introduction to the subject, and an invaluable reference work for more advanced students and teachers.

Dictionary Of Sociology Summary

Dictionary Of Sociology by John Scott

Wide-ranging 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.

Dictionary Of Sociology Reviews

Review from previous edition Readers and especially beginning readers of sociology can scarcely do better than turn to this dictionary. There is no better single-volume compilation for an up-to-date, readable and authoritative source of definitions, summaries and references in contemporary sociology A. H. Halsey The Oxford Dictionary of Sociology fills a niche as a beginning reference Booklist

About John Scott

Professor Gordon Marshall is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Reading. He was formerly Chief Executive of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). His previous posts include Official Fellow in Sociology at Nuffield College, Oxford, Professor of Sociology at the University of Bath, and teaching posts at the university of Essex and the London School of Economics. He has held a British Academy Senior Research Fellowship and has also been a visiting Professor at several European universities. He was elected a Fellow of the British Academy in 2000 and awarded a CBE in 2003 for his services to economics and social science.

Table of Contents

LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS ; PREFACE ; A-Z DICTIONARY

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GOR002130755
9780199533008
0199533008
Dictionary Of Sociology by John Scott
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
2009-04-22
832
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