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 cover key concepts and vacabulary 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, Diaspora, nationalism, feminism and religion are covered exhaustively. Designed to meet the needs of all those related to the subject, this encyclopaedia will be invaluable to students as well as professionals.