The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology

The BLACKWELL <b>ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SOCIOLOGY</b> is published in both print and online. Arranged across eleven volumes in A-Z format, it is <i>the</i> 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: <br> <ul> <li><br> </li> <li>Clear, concise, expert definitions and explanations of the key concepts</li> <li><br> </li> <li>An essential reference for expert and newcomer alike, with entries ranging from short definitions of key terms to extended explorations of major topics</li> <li><br> </li> <li>Materials that have historically defined the discipline, but also more recent developments, significantly updating the store of sociological knowledge</li> <li><br> </li> <li>Introductions to sociological theories and research that have developed outside of the United States and Western Europe</li> <li><br> </li> <li>Sophisticated cross-referencing and search facilities</li> <li><br> </li> <li>Timeline, lexicon by subject area, bibliography, and index.</li> </ul> <br> <p>For further details on advisory editors and contributors together with a list of entries, go online to the Encyclopedia website:<br> </p> <p><br> </p> <p>www.sociologyencyclopedia.com</p>