Blackwell Reference Online

The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology is the reference for students, researchers, librarians, and academics in the field. This ground-breaking project brings together specially commissioned entries written and edited by an international team of the world's best scholars and teachers. With over 1800 entries / 3.5 million words it will define the discipline of sociology for years to come and provides:

• Clear, concise, expert definitions and explanations of the key concepts written by leading scholars in the field
• An essential reference for expert and newcomer alike, with entries ranging from short definitions of key terms to extended explorations of major topics
• Materials that have historically defined the discipline, but also more recent developments, significantly updating the store of sociological knowledge
• Introductions to sociological theories and research that have developed outside of the United States and Western Europe
• Sophisticated cross-referencing and search facilities
• A timeline, lexicon by subject area, and extensive bibliographies
• Regular updates of new and revised entries and features