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Research Handbooks in Sociology series
Hans-Peter Blossfeld, Professor of Sociology, University of Bamberg

The Handbooks in this series offer comprehensive overviews of the very latest research in key areas of sociology and are prestigious works of lasting significance. Each Handbook consists of original contributions by preeminent scholars, selected by an editor who is a recognised leader in the field. The emphasis is on the most important concepts and research as well as expanding debate and indicating the likely research agenda for the future.
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