Dictionary of Sociology
Spans an international range of definitions of terms, methods, and concepts in contemporary sociology. (3rd ed., 2005, Oxford Reference Online)
Dictionary of the Social Sciences
Covers many disciplines (anthropology, sociology, political science, economics, human geography, cultural studies, and Marxism), and defines basic terms, concepts, theories, schools of thought, methodologies, techniques, topics, issues, and controversies. (2002, Oxford Reference Online)
Encyclopedia of Recreation and Leisure in America
This survey of American leisure activities from the Colonial era to the present examines how the pursuit of leisure has changed over time, reflecting shifting social, cultural, political and economic trends in the United States. (2 v., 2004, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Encyclopedia of Sociology
The new edition presents essays written by scholars about a large number of topics within the broad field of sociology, and reflects changes in our society and in the discipline. (2nd ed., 5 v., 2001, Gale Virtual Reference Library)
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