SOC 1010 Sociology I: Dictionary/Encyclopedia

This dictionary spans an international range of terms, methods, and concepts on sociology. Also included are entries on related terms from psychology, economics, anthropology, philosophy, and political science, as well as real-life examples of theories in practice.

This is an electronic encyclopedia.

A single volume designed t meet the needs of those new to sociology as well as those familiar with the discipline.

This dictionary includes major and minor sociological terms and topics that have been central in the development of the discipline. Entries also include some of the most influential sociologists.

Represents the largest and most complete, diverse, global, and up-to-date encyclopedia of sociology in the history of the discipline. It is an effort to define the field of sociology in 2007 and a platform to continue to define it into the future.

Brief entries on cutting-edge topics, such as globalization, consumption, and and actor network theory, in addition to state-of-the-art interpretations of long-established theories.