The Cambridge Dictionary of Sociology

Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext An essential, scholarly guide to the field of sociology, with contributions from leading international academics. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contributors; Acknowledgements; Introduction; How to use this Dictionary; Dictionary.

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• Authors: Bryan S (Ed) Turner, Bryan S. Turner
• Assisted by: Bryan S. Turner (Editor), Bryan S. (National University of Singapore) Turner (Editor), Professor Bryan S. Turner (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.08.2006
• EAN: 9780521540469
• ISBN: 978-0-521-54046-9
• Dimensions: 175 mm x 246 mm x 40 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories