MARSHALL GORDON

(P/B) A DICTIONARY OF SOCIOLOGY
Compiled by a team of experts, this best-selling dictionary covers all aspects of sociology and includes terms from the related fields of psychology, economics, anthropology, philosophy, end political science. It is an invaluable introduction to sociology, as well as an ideal reference work for advanced students, teachers and professionals. (from the publisher)...
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(P/B) AGAINST THE ODDS?
What is the relation between social class and social justice? This is currently a matter of public as well as academic controversy. While nobody would deny that the distribution of rewards in industrial societies is unequal, there is sharp disagreement about whether this inequality can be justified. Some see existing patterns of social mobility as evidence of inequality of opportunity. Others regard them as meritocratic, simply reflecting the distribution of abilities among the population. This fascinating, interdisciplinary study brings t...
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