(Books) Oxford Dictionary of Sociology 3rd Revised Edition By Gordon Marshall John Scott

Oxford Dictionary of Sociology 3rd Revised Edition By Gordon Marshall John Scott

Book Details:

Publisher Oxford University Press, USA

Publication Year 2009

ISBN-13 9780199533008

ISBN-10 0199533008

Language English

Edition 3rd

Binding Paperback

Book Summary:

Oxford Dictionary Of Sociology has been compiled by sociology experts, namely Gordon Marshall and John Scott, and presents an encyclopedic range of terms covering all aspects of sociology, along with important concepts from related disciplines including, anthropology, psychology, philosophy, political science, and economics.

Considered a one-of-a-kind authoritative, informative, and wide ranging reference text on sociology, this book is an exhaustive dictionary of sociology, containing more than 2500 entries, with explanations of every sociological term and concept, in a brief and precise manner, detailed when necessary, covering concepts from A-Z including, adaptation, and zero tolerance, making it an ideal introductory tool in sociology.

This third edition boasts of content that has been completely revised and updated to bring the dictionary up to speed, offering information that is even more relevant and useful than earlier. It introduces new tools of learning by way of recommending entry-level web links, that can be accessed by logging on to the Dictionary of Sociology companion webpage supporting the book version.

Oxford Dictionary Of Sociology offers a wide coverage of internationally relevant concepts, terms, and methods, and cross-cultural reference work, including biographical entries pertaining to key figures such as, Erich Fromm, and Gilles Deleuze. The book contains feature entries covering major topics that are relevant today, from mass media, to medicine, and sociology of law.

Hailed a best-seller, Oxford Dictionary Of Sociology is free from jargon, detailed analysis, clarity, and numerous examples taken from real-life, simplifying some of the most complex sociological concepts. All these features make it an invaluable and key reference text for advanced level students, professionals, and teachers, working in sociology and similar fields.

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