The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology: Index
Author : George Ritzer
Publisher :
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 44,77 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Sociology
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Author : George Ritzer
Publisher :
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 44,77 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Sociology
ISBN :
Author : George Ritzer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 790 pages
File Size : 35,50 MB
Release : 2010-12-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1444392646
This concise encyclopedia is the most complete international survey of sociology ever created in one volume. Contains over 800 entries from the whole breadth of the discipline Distilled from the highly regarded Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology, with entries completely revised and updated to provide succinct and up-to-date coverage of the fundamental topics Global in scope, both in terms of topics and contributors Each entry includes references and suggestions for further reading Cross-referencing allows easy movement around the volume
Author : Tony Manstead
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 10,32 MB
Release : 1996-09-30
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780631202899
This encyclopedia, now available in paperback, is the definitive resource for all students, teachers and researchers of social psychology eager to know more about a particular phenomenon, concept, or theory. Each key topic is addressed by internationally recognized authorities, making the encyclopedia both comprehensive and authoritative.
Author : George Ritzer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 695 pages
File Size : 10,95 MB
Release : 2016-09-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1119250633
Featuring a collection of original chapters by leading and emerging scholars, The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Sociology presents a comprehensive and balanced overview of the major topics and emerging trends in the discipline of sociology today. Features original chapters contributed by an international cast of leading and emerging sociology scholars Represents the most innovative and 'state-of-the-art' thinking about the discipline Includes a general introduction and section introductions with chapters summaries by the editor
Author : George Ritzer
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 6384 pages
File Size : 44,60 MB
Release : 2007-01-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781405124331
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 Updating
Author : George Ritzer
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Page : 600 pages
File Size : 26,81 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Sociology
ISBN :
Author : George Ritzer
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Page : 576 pages
File Size : 50,18 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Sociology
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Page : pages
File Size : 24,9 MB
Release : 2018
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Author : Anthony M. Orum
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 2919 pages
File Size : 13,35 MB
Release : 2019-04-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1118568451
Provides comprehensive coverage of major topics in urban and regional studies Under the guidance of Editor-in-Chief Anthony Orum, this definitive reference work covers central and emergent topics in the field, through an examination of urban and regional conditions and variation across the world. It also provides authoritative entries on the main conceptual tools used by anthropologists, sociologists, geographers, and political scientists in the study of cities and regions. Among such concepts are those of place and space; geographical regions; the nature of power and politics in cities; urban culture; and many others. The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Urban and Regional Studies captures the character of complex urban and regional dynamics across the globe, including timely entries on Latin America, Africa, India and China. At the same time, it contains illuminating entries on some of the current concepts that seek to grasp the essence of the global world today, such as those of Friedmann and Sassen on ‘global cities’. It also includes discussions of recent economic writings on cities and regions such as those of Richard Florida. Comprised of over 450 entries on the most important topics and from a range of theoretical perspectives Features authoritative entries on topics ranging from gender and the city to biographical profiles of figures like Frank Lloyd Wright Takes a global perspective with entries providing coverage of Latin America and Africa, India and China, and, the US and Europe Includes biographies of central figures in urban and regional studies, such as Doreen Massey, Peter Hall, Neil Smith, and Henri Lefebvre The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Urban and Regional Studies is an indispensable reference for students and researchers in urban and regional studies, urban sociology, urban geography, and urban anthropology.
Author : Constance L. Shehan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 2285 pages
File Size : 29,14 MB
Release : 2016-02-29
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0470658452
The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Family Studies presents a comprehensive, interdisciplinary collection of the key concepts, trends, and processes relating to the study of families and family patterns throughout the world. Offers more than 550 entries arranged A-Z Includes contributions from hundreds of family scholars in various academic disciplines from around the world Covers issues ranging from changing birth rates, fertility, and an aging world population to human trafficking, homelessness, famine, and genocide Features entries that approach families, households, and kin networks from a macro-level and micro-level perspective Covers basic demographic concepts and long-term trends across various nations, the impact of globalization on families, global family problems, and many more Features in-depth examinations of families in numerous nations in several world regions 4 Volumes www.familystudiesencyclopedia.com