Encyclopedic Dictionary of Sociology Author:Richard Lachmann In order to understand a discipline--its development, accomplishments, contributions and problems--one must have an understanding of the language of that discipline. The social sciences in general, and sociology in particular, use language with specific meaning to the practitioners of that discipline. This revised and updated edition of the Ency... more »clopedic Dictionary of Sociology is designed to provide easy access to a substantial representation of the language, institutions, and practices unique to the study of sociology. Each of the more than 1,350 entries and articles are arranged alphabetically and are tied together by a system of cross-references, topic guides, and subject maps.« less