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The Social Science Jargon Buster: The Key Terms You Need to Know
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The Social Science Jargon Buster: The Key Terms You Need to Know

Zina O'Leary
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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.
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Format
Paperback
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Country
United States
Date
21 September 2007
Pages
344
ISBN
9781412921770
  • 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.
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Format
Paperback
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Country
United States
Date
21 September 2007
Pages
344
ISBN
9781412921770

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