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

By Zina O'Leary

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 in an easy-to-understand, erudite, and witty way. Zina O′Leary brings impressive clarity and insight to even the most complex terms.

This practical, down-to-earth dictionary helps students new to the social sciences 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, the book includes a useful outline of the practical application of each term, as well as a list of key figures and recommendations for further reading.

This dictionary brings a refreshing clarity to social science discourse, making it essential reading for all students on undergraduate social science courses.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412921775
• ISBN13: 9781412921770
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.8" x 9.0"