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The focus of this encyclopaedia is religious studies. The entries include a wide spectrum of religions, such as the Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Zoroastrian, and Islamic traditions. There are numerous articles on sects, new religions, and lesser known religious traditions. An encyclopaedia such as this is a much needed practical tool. It is designed for all enlarging understanding of the intellectual and cultural worlds around ...
Encyclopaedia of Sociology provides full coverage of the field, clarifying the technical use of apparently common words, explaining the fundamental concepts, and introducing new and unfamiliar terms. It covers key concepts and vocabulary used in sociology, and also major theorists and writers. Areas such as social stratification, crime and deviance, culture and identity, mass media, power and politics, multiculturalism, administrative theory, consumer society, ...
This volume is composed of information concerning social reformers who have lived all or part of their lives for the benefit of society. Main principle used in compiling the list of entries was to include those personalities regarded as reformers in their communities and cultures to which they belong, whose impact these communities felt and benefited. Care has been taken to ensure that the scope of the volume is worldwide. Every one of them is covered ...
The present volume covers the lives of people who have contributed greatly in the field of politics and political science and whose deeds are worth mentioning. Personalities from history such as Confucius, Chanakya to contemporary political thinkers are included. Each personality is covered comprehensively, encompassing their personal life, thinking, theories, their impact on society and much more. The personalities profiled in this volume are different as well ...