Publisher's Synopsis
Named a Best Reference Work for 2009 by Library Journal
The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology is published in both print and online. Arranged across eleven volumes in A-Z format, it is the definitive reference source for students, researchers, 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. It provides:
"This is an example of a reference book turned into an e-product intelligently and in a way that transcends the print."
-Library Journal
- An essential reference for expert and newcomer alike, with entries ranging from short definitions of key terms to extended explorations of major topics
- Provides clear, concise, expert definitions and explanations of the key concepts
- Presents materials that have historically defined the discipline, but also more recent developments, significantly updating the store of sociological knowledge
- Introduces sociological theories and research that have developed outside of the United States and Western Europe
- Offers sophisticated cross-referencing and search facilities
- Features a timeline, lexicon by subject area, bibliography, and index
11 Volumes
www.sociologyencyclopedia.com
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