| The Social Science Jargon Buster: The Key Terms You Need to Know Contributor(s): O′leary, Zina (Author) |
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ISBN: 1412921767 ISBN-13: 9781412921763 Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd OUR PRICE: $139.65 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2007 Annotation: 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. ?? |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Reference |
| Dewey: 300.4 |
| LCCN: 2007922040 |
| Physical Information: 0.95" H x 6.23" W x 9.45" (1.42 lbs) 344 pages |
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| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): O'Leary, Zina: - Zina O'Leary is an internationally-recognized leader in research methodologies, and has a keen interest in the application of research to evidence-based decision-making. Zina is a Senior Fellow at the Australia and New Zealand School of Government where she coordinates research and project units for their Executive Masters and Executive Education Programs. Zina also has an extensive history as a consultant to both Government and the private sector and was the research coordinator for the Centre for Environmental Health Development at the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre. She is the author of Researching Real World Problems, The Social Science Jargon Buster, and Workplace Research.
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