The Social Science Jargon Buster - The Key Terms You Need to Know (Hardcover)

- Are you confused by academic jargon? - Do you know your `discourse' from your `dialectic'? - Can you tell the difference between `anomie' and `alienation'? The Social Science Jargon Buster tackles the most confusing concepts in the social sciences, breaking each down and bringing impressive clarity and insight to even the most complex terms. `This book successfully addresses the central task for any teacher of social theory - how to make the material accessible without making it simplistic and banal. The overall effect is a most effective text that hard-pressed students and lecturers will grab with both hands' - Dave Harris, Senior Lecturer in Social Science This practical, down-to-earth dictionary will help students new to social science discourse gain a thorough understanding of the key terms. Each entry includes a concise core definition, a more detailed explanation and an introduction to the associated debates and controversies. In addition, students will find a useful outline of the practical application of each term, as well as a list of key figures and recommendations for futher reading. This dictionary brings a refreshing clarity to social science discourse, making it essential reading for all students on undergraduate social science courses.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2007
First published:	2007
Authors:	Zina O'Leary
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	344
ISBN-13:	978-1-4129-2176-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General
LSN:	1-4129-2176-7
Barcode:	9781412921763

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