A Critical Dictionary of Sociology [Hardcover]

Raymond Boudon (Author), Francois Bourricaud (Author), Peter Hamilton (Translator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 18, 1990 | ISBN-10: 0226067289 | ISBN-13: 978-0226067285 | Edition: 1

This distinguished reference work is much more than a lexicon or ordinary dictionary. Each essay, complete with bibliographical references, presents a selective and critical discussion of some issue fundamental to sociology. Synthesizing American, British, French, and German, taken together these contributions provide a coherent and sophisticated critique of the sociological tradition.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This dictionary is a British translation (as well as an abridgement, from 102 topics down to 73) of the French Dictionnaire Critique de la Sociologie ( Press Universitaires de France, 1986. 2d ed.). According to the authors, both French sociologists, it offers very selective coverage of currently used terms which deal with the "fundamental questions" of sociology. The authors' stated goal, "to present a critical analysis of the sociological tradition," is carried out in long essay-type entries averaging about 1700 words and including bibliographies. This is not a dictionary of definitions, but rather an exploration of concepts, theories, major questions, and central figures. No other current sociology dictionary takes on the theoretical, philosophical, and/or empirical aspects of topics in such depth. Highly recommended for academic libraries serving social science scholars.
- Mary Jane Brustman, SUNY at Albany Libs.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Language Notes

Text: English, French (translation)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 452 pages
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press; 1 edition (May 18, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0226067289
• ISBN-13: 978-0226067285
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,454,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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