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Synopsis This volume entitled 'Sociology' in Encyclopaedia of Social Science is a comprehensive book and multimedia package that offers readers a global perspective to help them better understand their own lives, provides a strong focus on social diversity that allows them to see the impact of race, class and gender and focuses on critical thinking.  This volume features thousands of terms to present a cutting-edge picture of life in India and around the world.  This volume covers terms taken from all aspects of sociology including social investigation, culture, society, interaction in everyday life, groups and organizations, deviance, sexuality, social stratification, race and ethnicity, aging, the economy, politics and government, family, religion, education, health and medicine, population and urbanization, collective behaviour and social movements and social change.  An excellent resource for professionals in the field of sociology, this volume is also an excellent read for non-academic hobbyists and life-long learners.  Most important, this volume will offer a writing style widely praised by students and faculty members.