OXFORD DICTIONARY OF SOCIOLOGY

Completely revised and up-to-date content Over 2,500 clear, concise, and authoritative entries Covers all aspects of sociology, from adaptation to zero tolerance and includes feature entries on key topics including sociology of law, mass media, and medicine Wide-ranging: terms taken from the related fields of psychology, economics, anthropology, philosophy, and political science Cross-cultural reference work, containing international coverage of terms, methods, and concepts Recommended entry-level web links, accessed and updated via the Dictionary of Sociology companion web page New to this edition Fully revised and updated content Recommended web links for many entries, accessed and updated via the Dictionary of Sociology companion website 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. Readership: Invaluable for A-level and undergraduate students, lecturers and teachers, and professionals; ideal for anyone looking for an introduction to sociology.