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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, victimology.Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN-139780192800817
eBay Product ID (ePID)90632693
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Number of Pages720 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameA Dictionary of Sociology
Publication Year1998
SubjectWriting & Reading, Sociology, Education
TypeDictionary
AuthorProfessor Gordon Marshall
SeriesOxford Paperback Reference
Dimensions
Item Height196 mm
Item Weight531 g
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EditorProfessor Gordon Marshall
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom