Oxford Dictionary of Sociology

The Oxford Dictionary of Sociology, edited by Gordon Marshall, offers an up-to-date, comprehensive, and readable reference work for anyone exploring the social sciences. Designed to untangle complex sociological terms, it provides clear definitions and thoughtful explanations across foundational concepts, contemporary debates, and major social theories.

Whether you are preparing coursework, researching essays, or revising key topics, this reference text is a dependable guide. It serves university and college students, tutors, researchers, and secondary-school teachers seeking precise, accessible definitions to support teaching, study, and academic writing in sociology.