The Blackwell encyclopedia of sociology / edited by George Ritzer.
He Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology is the reference for students, researchers, librarians, and academics in the field. This ground-breaking project brings together specially commissioned entries written and edited by an international team of the world's best scholars and teachers. With over...
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| Format: | Ebook |
| Language: | English |
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Malden, MA :
Blackwell Pub.,
[2007]
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| Series: | Gale virtual reference library.
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| Online Access: | Wiley Major Reference Works Table of contents Contributor biographical information Publisher description |
| Summary: | He Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology is the reference for students, researchers, librarians, and academics in the field. This ground-breaking project brings together specially commissioned entries written and edited by an international team of the world's best scholars and teachers. With over 1800 entries / 3.5 million words it will define the discipline of sociology for years to come and provides: Clear, concise, expert definitions and explanations of the key concepts written by leading scholars in the field; An essential reference for expert and newcomer alike, with entries ranging from short definitions of key terms to extended explorations of major topics; Materials that have historically defined the discipline, but also more recent developments, significantly updating the store of sociological knowledge; Introductions to sociological theories and research that have developed outside of the United States and Western Europe; Sophisticated cross-referencing and search facilities; A timeline, lexicon by subject area, and extensive bibliographies; Regular updates of new and revised entries and features. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (cxxiv, 5650 pages) : illustrations. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |