Synopses & Reviews
Providing an authoritative and comprehensive overview of the classical and the contemporary, this volume is an indispensable guide to the vibrant and expanding field of sociology. Featuring over 600 entries, from concise definitions to discursive essays, written by leading international academics, the Dictionary offers a truly global perspective, examining both American and European traditions and approaches. Entries cover schools, theories, theorists and debates, with substantial articles on all key topics in the field. While recognising the richness of historical sociological traditions, the Dictionary also looks forward to new and evolving influences such as cultural change, genetics, globalization, information technologies, new wars and terrorism. Most entries incorporate references for further reading and a cross-referencing system enables easy access to related areas. This Dictionary is an invaluable reference work for students and academics alike and will help to define the field of sociology in years to come.
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The impressive scope and clarity of this volume makes it an indispensable reference work for teachers, researchers and students of sociology. The Cambridge Dictionary of Sociology is both a reference work and an invitation to engage the social sciences. -Judith Blau University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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The Cambridge Dictionary of Sociology edited by Bryan S. Turner captures successfully around one thousand reliable and lively articles with many facets, national variations and shifting interests from the time of the pioneers to our time of globalization, in a discipline of growing intellectual and social importance. -Raymond Boudon Sorbonne and Académie des sciences morales et politiques
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This comprehensive thesaurus of sociological knowledge is unique. It reconstructs classic authors through their works; it takes account of more recent writers whose thought is placed convincingly in its historical and intellectual contexts; and it demystifies twenty-first century catchwords such as globalization and terrorism. -Uta Gerhardt, University of Heidelberg, Germany.
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An exceptionally valuable resource, with comprehensive coverage and a wide range of excellent contributors. -William Outhwaite, University of Sussex
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A major contribution to the effort of mapping the field of sociology. One of its great strengths is to push the cultural/philosophical boundary of sociology, returning the discipline to some of its original intellectual ambitions and depths. -Saskia Sassen, University of Chicago and author of Territory, Authority, Rights (2006)
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"As one would expect from a work assembled by Bryan Turner, this Dictionary is excellent in coverage and in the quality of articles. Not only are the longer articles authored by noted experts, but the international flavor of the book makes it particularly valuable for today's student and general reader." -Alan Sica, Pennsylvania State University
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"The Cambridge Dictionary of Sociology is a nicely packaged source that endeavors to cover the whole range of the discipline...from both American and European perspectives. Its 600 entries are signed but do not have bibliographies, although references for further reading are embedded in the entry text...An effort was made to cover new developments in sociology, including those related to globalization, such as diaspora, fundamentalism, and global migration." -Booklist
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"Highly recommended for all libraries." - Library Journal
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"...an authoritative guide to a complex field." -John Hillman, Canadian Journal of Sociology Online
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"A useful ready-reference work on the subject of sociology. Highly recommended." -- Choice
Synopsis
Providing an indispensable guide to the vibrant and expanding field of sociology, The Cambridge Dictionary of Sociology features over 600 entries covering key topics in the field. A team of international academics offer a global perspective on both classical and contemporary issues as well as considering future influences and developments.
Synopsis
A comprehensive guide reflecting the current status and development of the vibrant and expanding field of sociology. Over 600 entries define the key topics in the field, covering all major sociological schools, theories, theorists and debates. Comprising contributions by leading international academics, the Dictionary offers a multilateral and global perspective on both classical and contemporary issues. Written in non-technical, discursive language with references for further reading and an accessible cross-referencing system, this Dictionary is an essential tool for students and academics alike.
About the Author
Bryan S. Turner is Professor of Sociology in the Asia Research Institute at the National University of Singapore where he leads the research team for the Religion and Globalisation cluster. Prior to this he was Professor of Sociology in the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Cambridge. Professor Turner is the author of The New Medical Sociology (2004) and Society and Culture: Principles of Scarcity and Solidarity (with Chris Rojek, 2001) and is the founding editor of the Journal of Classical Sociology (with John O'Neill) , Body & Society (with Mike Featherstone) and Citizenship Studies. He is currently writing a three volume study on the sociology of religion for Cambridge University Press.
Table of Contents
Contributors; Acknowledgements; Introduction; How to use this Dictionary; Dictionary.