Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology Online
Edited by George Ritzer, University of Maryland
Also available on the Blackwell Reference Online platform is a major new reference work, the Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology. This ground-breaking project brings together specially commissioned entries written and edited by an international team of the world's best scholars and teachers. Published simultaneously in print and online, it contains:
- 1,800 entries in A-Z format, arranged across 11 volumes in the print set
- Clear, concise, expert definitions and explanations of the key concepts
- Entries ranging from short definitions of key terms to extended explorations of major topics
- Both classical sociology and contemporary developments in the field
- Introductions to sociological theories and research that have developed outside of the United States and Western Europe
In addition, the online version provides:
- Additions and updates three times a year, keeping you abreast of developments in the field
- Easy to navigate, 24/7 access to this major resource
- Powerful searching and browsing capabilities
- Extensive cross-referencing and Open URL linking
- An invaluable timeline of 600+ key events in the history of sociology
- Easy access for your library: unlimited, self administered access; industry standard usage reports; MARC records support; and flexible purchase/subscription options
