The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology, 12 Volumes

The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology, 2nd Edition, is a comprehensive reference work for sociology and allied disciplines, featuring over 2300 entries written by leading scholars. It covers all major sub-disciplines, with new entries on globalization, social and political movements, genders and sexualities, race and ethnicity, nationalism, health and society, social theory, and more. The encyclopedia is available in both online and print formats and includes sophisticated cross-referencing and search tools, a timeline, a lexicon by subject area, and extensive bibliographies. It is an indispensable resource for academics, researchers, and students in sociology and allied disciplines and is also a must-have for college and university libraries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 7696 pages
Publication date: 06 February 2025
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology, 2nd Edition is the definitive reference work for students, researchers, librarians, and academics in the field. Published as both an online edition and as an twelve-volume set, this comprehensive resource provides a comprehensive, up-to-date guide of key concepts, theories, methodologies, ideas, research, and debates in the expansive field of sociology and beyond. The second edition contains more than 300 entirely new entries reflecting original work on topics related to globalization, social and political movements, genders and sexualities, race and ethnicity, nationalism, health and society, social theory, and more. Many previous entries have been carefully examined and updated with new data, new ideas, recent publications, and more. An unparalleled resource for mapping contemporary sociology and generating new debates, The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology, 2nd Edition: Provides clear and concise descriptions of key concepts in sociology, written by leading experts in the field. Contains an unparalleled range of entries, from definitions of key terms to extended explorations of contemporary topics. Covers foundational work, recent developments, new research, and emerging trends in the field. Includes sociological research and theories from around the world, with particular attention paid to the increasingly global nature of sociological research. Features sophisticated cross-referencing and indexing, making it easy to navigate and find information. With its authoritative and comprehensive coverage, The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology, 2nd Edition is an essential resource for anyone interested in sociology and related fields.

Dimension: 244 x 170 x 265 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780470655504
Edition number: 2 ed