Sociology: Web-Linked Dictionary - Couverture souple

Jary, David; Jary, Julia

 
9780060851828: Sociology: Web-Linked Dictionary

Synopsis

Web-linked Dictionary

Sociology

This dictionary provides a clear and balanced guide to terms and concepts used in every area of sociology.

  • Includes thousands of definitions of key terms

  • Covers methodological concepts and research methods relating to sociology, as well as related terms in the fields of anthropology, psychology, economics, and political science

  • Now includes numerous useful links to authoritative Web sites to further expand research in the field

  • Contains biographical entries on classical sociologists and contemporary theorists

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À propos des auteurs

David Jary, BSc (Econ.) is Visiting Professor, Department of Cultural Studies and Sociology, University of Birmingham. Before moving to Birmingham, he was Professor of Sociology and Dean of the School of Social Sciences at Staffordshire University. Previously he was Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Salford, and before that he was subject leader in Sociology at Manchester Polytechnic. His previously edited works include The Middle Class n Politics (with J. Garrard, M. Goldsmith and A. Oldfield), Sport, Leisure and Social Relations (with J. Home and A. Tomlinson), Giddens' Theory of Structuration (with C. Bryant), and most recently Anthony Giddens: Critical Assessments (4 vols) with C. Bryant.



Julia Jary, BSc (Soc.), BA, Ma, PhD has been Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Staffordshire University and also taught general psychology and cognitive psychology for the Open University. Previously she has worked as a lecturer at the Universities of Manchester and Salford. Her current writing and research are concerned with social psychological issues in cancer care.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Web-linked Dictionary

Sociology

This dictionary provides a clear and balanced guide to terms and concepts used in every area of sociology.

  • Includes thousands of definitions of key terms

  • Covers methodological concepts and research methods relating to sociology, as well as related terms in the fields of anthropology, psychology, economics, and political science

  • Now includes numerous useful links to authoritative Web sites to further expand research in the field

  • Contains biographical entries on classical sociologists and contemporary theorists

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.