Sociology: Start Here

Provides the historical background and etymology of a wide range of words related to race, ethnicity and culture from a broadly multicultural perspective. This dictionary contains numerous references to both European and American concepts, debates and terms that are relevant today.

Covers many aspects of sociology including social psychology, social demography, social anthropology, social history, social geography, social ecology, some branches of political science, political economy, and sociolinguistics.

Essential to research and study in the disciplines of sociology, political science, economics, anthropology, psychology and other fields, a wide array of topics is explored.

Comprehensive, subject-specific guide to the concepts, theories, discoveries, developments and pioneers related to the field of sociology. Coverage includes alphabetically arranged topical essays, definitions and biographies.