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A glossary of key concepts was just the sort of thing I needed when I was a sociology student. Peter Braham has written a lively, comprehensive guide to the most important concepts in our discipline. It will become an essential student resourceDavid Silverman, Emeritus Professor, Goldsmith's and King's College, University of London
The book offers a comprehensible guidance for both sociology students and instructors, and for the ones coming from other disciplines wishing to be familiar with concepts and discussions in field of sociology. "Old" and "new" concepts, connection to other terms and further readings suggestions make this book an essential source for sociology courses.
Will be added to reading list for FdSC Sociology.
A very good base book from which students can read further. The sections have recommended further reading suggestions which helps to direct the reader to relevant texts.
An excellent introduction to the key ideas within Sociology. Very accessible text for newcomers to the discipline as well as a refresher for others with a more long standing interest in such areas. Very good concise synopses with well-chosen further reading, perhaps some of these could link to pivotal websites where appropriate. I trust that this will see the birth of a new sociological dynasty with subsequent expanded and updated editions.
Easy to read key text for any students at Access or level 4 studying Sociology. The book is ordered in alphabetical order so makes for easy access to many subjects with their key terms/definitions stated clearly. There are no case studies or activities but there is a further reading section at the end of each chapter.
An excellent book to introduce students to relevant and important concepts in sociology, containing information they can go on to further explore in more depth.
An excellent addition that breaks down key concepts for learners
Trying to get across a range of sociological theories in just one semester was always going to be difficult but this book is well laid out with side indexing on the pages to help you easily find what you are looking for and the text is a great supplement to my basic glossary
This is an excellent text book for all sociology students. It is very accessible and easily read, while at the same time offers varying critical analytical perspectives within the discipline of sociology.
Ideal book for students to have throughout their academic year and for staff. Clearly written text.
An excellent reference tool for students new to sociology at this level.
Peter Braham's Key Concepts in Sociology is an extremely useful and well-written resource for undergraduate students. It deals with a well-selected and broad range of topics and its style invites the reader to return regularly.
No mention of current business issues such as governance and accountability.
Very good. Compliments the course well and is laid out clearly and concisely. Good introduction to different topics and the main theories. Uses simple words and is easy to follow.
I would definately recommend this text and will seek to adopt next year.