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The Social Science Jargon Buster : The Key Terms You Need to Know, Paperback / softback Book

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

Paperback / softback

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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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