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The Social Science Jargon Buster: The Key Terms You Need to Know Paperback – 21 September 2007

by Zina O'Leary (Author)
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- 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, breaking each down and bringing impressive clarity and insight to even the most complex terms.

`This book successfully addresses the central task for any teacher of social theory - how to make the material accessible without making it simplistic and banal. The overall effect is a most effective text that hard-pressed students and lecturers will grab with both hands' - Dave Harris, Senior Lecturer in Social Science

This practical, down-to-earth dictionary will help students new to social science discourse 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, students will find a useful outline of the practical application of each term, as well as a list of key figures and recommendations for futher reading.

This dictionary brings a refreshing clarity to social science discourse, making it essential reading for all students on undergraduate social science courses.

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    21 September 2007
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`This book successfully addresses the central task for any teacher of social theory - how to make the material accessible without making it simplistic and banal′ - Dave Harris, Senior Lecturer in Social Science

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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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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1412921775
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ SAGE Publications Inc (21 September 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 344 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781412921770
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1412921770
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.6 x 1.91 x 23.39 cm
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Zina O'Leary is an Australian academic with a passion for helping people reach their potential. She has taught and consulted in the US, UK, Australia, and Asia and has an strong desire to see research lead to real change. Zina loves the sound of laughter in the classroom and hearing the even her research books can raise a smile or two.

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Trees
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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fantastic reference book for social scientists - unscrambles the jargon and makes this seem a whole lot clearer
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margaret
5.0 out of 5 stars All I really need to know in understanding words and ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 November 2014
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All I really need to know in understanding words and phrases is in it
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This is a good easy read, reference book to help you further your future literature review/readings
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4.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly accessible
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I'm a post-grad student and wanted to ensure I had sufficient grounding in a broad range of social scientific terminology. This text really breaks each concept down very simply, perhaps a little too simply at times. I think it is absolutely ideal for undergraduates.
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