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Discourse on applied sociology : theoretical perspectives. Volume 1
- Available as
- Online
- Summary
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This engaging and wide-ranging two-volume study urges a balance between theoretical and practical sociology.
Details
- Creator
- edited by Samir Dasgupta and Robyn Driskell
- Format
- Books
- Language
- English
- Publication
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- 1st ed
- London : Anthem Press, 2007
- Physical Details
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- 1 online resource (276 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)
- ISBNs
- 128337756X, 9786613377562, 1843313707, 1843312549
- OCLC
- ocn774494504
- Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 02 Oct 2015).
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- English
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