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The Cambridge Dictionary of Sociology is a comprehensive reference guide for understanding sociological concepts and theories.
Mar 4, 2010 · A dictionary of sociology. by. Marshall, Gordon. Publication date. 1998. Topics. Sociology, Sociologie. Publisher. Oxford : Oxford University Press.
Dec 12, 2019 · Designed to meet the needs of a new generation of students, this comprehensive and user-friendly dictionary provides a definitive overview of both the theory and the practice of this complex subject. Book jacket."--Jacket. "A Penguin original"--Seal on cover.
Dec 20, 2013 · With over 1000 entries on key concepts and theorists, The SAGE Dictionary of Sociology provides full coverage of the field, clarifying the technical use of apparently common words, explaining the fundamentals concepts, and introducing new and unfamiliar terms.
Featuring over 600 entries, from concise definitions to discursive essays, written by leading international academics, the Dictionary offers a truly global perspective, examining both American and European traditions and approaches. Entries cover schools, theories, theorists and debates, with substantial articles on all key topics in the field.
Providing an authoritative and comprehensive overview of the classical and the contemporary, this volume is an indispensable guide to the vibrant and expanding field of sociology. Featuring over 600 entries, from concise definitions to discursive essays, written by leading international academics, the Dictionary offers a truly global ...
The term sociology was coined by Auguste Comte (1798-1857) in 1838 from the Latin term socius (companion, associate) and the Greek term logia (study of, speech). Comte hoped to unify all the sciences under sociology; he believed sociology held the potential to improve society and direct human activity, including the other sciences.
