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The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology, 11 Volume Set Hardcover - 2006 - 1st Edition
by George Ritzer (Editor)
From the rear cover
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:
- Clear, concise, expert definitions and explanations of the key concepts
- 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
- Timeline, lexicon by subject area, bibliography, and index
For further details on advisory editors and contributors together with a list of entries, go online to the Encyclopedia website: www.sociologyencyclopedia.com
Details
- Title The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology, 11 Volume Set
- Author George Ritzer (Editor)
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 6384
- Volumes 11
- Language ENG
- Publisher Wiley-Blackwell
- Date 2006
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9781405124331 / 1405124334
- Weight 28.8 lbs (13.06 kg)
- Dimensions 17.4 x 11.3 x 8.7 in (44.20 x 28.70 x 22.10 cm)
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Themes
- Aspects (Academic): Reference
- Library of Congress subjects Sociology
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006004167
- Dewey Decimal Code 301.03
Media reviews
Citations
- American Reference Bks Annual, 01/01/2007, Page 335
- Reference and Research Bk News, 05/01/2007, Page 135