The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology, 12 Volumes

An invaluable resource for mapping contemporary sociology and generating new debates

The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology represents the largest and most complete, diverse, global, and up-to-date repository of sociological knowledge in the history of the discipline. Published as both an online edition and as a twelve-volume set, this benchmark work is the most comprehensive resource in the field of sociology today.

Specially-commissioned entries written and edited by an international team of experts provide clear definitions and explanations of key concepts, field-defining work, recent developments, new research, and more. More than 2,300 entries--ranging from short definitions of key terms to extended explorations of major topics--are supported by sophisticated cross-referencing and search tools, a timeline, a lexicon by subject area, and extensive bibliographies.

Now in its second edition, The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology contains hundreds of entirely new entries reflecting original work on topics related to globalization, social and political movements, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, nationalism, health and society, social theory, and more. Throughout this edition, previous entries have been revised and updated with new data, new ideas, and recent publications.

An essential reference work for academics, researchers, and students in sociology and related disciplines, The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology, Second Edition, is also a must-have resource for college and university libraries worldwide.