– 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.
Zina O’Leary
Social Science Jargon Buster [PDF ebook]
The Key Terms You Need to Know
Social Science Jargon Buster [PDF ebook]
The Key Terms You Need to Know
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Lingua Inglese ● Formato PDF ● Pagine 344 ● ISBN 9781849203432 ● Casa editrice SAGE Publications ● Pubblicato 2007 ● Scaricabile 6 volte ● Moneta EUR ● ID 2425318 ● Protezione dalla copia Adobe DRM
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