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The Social Science Jargon Buster

The Social Science Jargon Buster

The Key Terms You Need to Know

by Zina O'Leary
Paperback
Publication Date: 21/09/2007

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- 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.
ISBN:
9781412921770
9781412921770
Category:
Sociology & anthropology
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
21-09-2007
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications Inc
Country of origin:
United States
Pages:
344
Dimensions (mm):
234x156x2mm
Weight:
0.52kg

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