Reference : Dictionaries

The SAGE Dictionary of Sociology is undoubtedly the most accessible, readable and downright interesting - even amusing - dictionary of its type. In being all of those things - and more - the Dictionary does not sacrifice on quality. There are many well-chosen entries and they are quite informative. A useful addition to any scholar's library while at the same time being an excellent resource for both graduate and undergraduate students' - George Ritzer, Distinguished Professor, University of Maryland. With over 1000 entries on key concepts and theorists, The SAGE Dictionary of Sociology provides full coverage of the field, clarifying the technical use of apparently common words, explaining the fundamental concepts and introducing new and unfamiliar terms. more...

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Since the publication of the last edition there has been a flood of new legislation enhancing the rights of employees and imposing more duties and responsibilities on employers. This fourth edition has been comprehensively updated and provides practical guidance on new legislation and on selected and pertinent decisions by the tribunals and courts. more...

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A comprehensive but concise historical dictionary, which defines modern Europe through its important events and people. It offers accessible definitions of nearly 1000 separate items and is extensively cross-referenced. It provides associated links and connections while the appendices contain essential extra information. It is the perfect handy introduction to modern Europe for both the student and general reader. more...

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This tenth addition of the "Abbreviations Dictionary" provides a comprehensive international sourcebook for locating general information on an array of topics and elusive information on the confusing elements of language. more...

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The centre of Alyawarr country lies about 200 kilometres to the north-east of Alice Springs, a land of spinifex sandhills, mulga plains and low rocky outcrops crossed by the Sandover and Bundey Rivers. The language of the Alyawarr people is now recorded in this landmark dictionary, the first ever published of an Arandic language. It contains over 4,500 entries and sub-entries, an English to Alyawarr finder list, as well as example sentences, cultural information and tables of pronouns and grammatical endings. more...

Price: $23.45