The dictionary by Raymond Boudon and Philippe Besnard is a global staple, translated into Romanian through Editura Univers Enciclopedic . It is known for its rigor and conciseness, targeting both students and the general public with over 300 analyzed terms.
The most authoritative Romanian work is the coordinated by Cătălin Zamfir and Lazăr Vlăsceanu , first published in 1993 and updated in 1998. Dictionar de sociologie
Items such as Social Stratification (hierarchal social groups), Deviance (violation of social norms), and Social Change (transformation of institutions). The dictionary by Raymond Boudon and Philippe Besnard
A (Dictionary of Sociology) is a critical reference work designed to standardize and explain the vast array of terms, theories, and methods used within the social sciences. In the Romanian academic context, these dictionaries played a vital role in reconstructing and modernization of the discipline after 1989. 1. Key Romanian Reference Works Deviance (violation of social norms)
Sociology dictionaries typically categorize content into three main pillars:
Romanian sociology is heavily influenced by French and international dictionaries, many of which have been translated or adapted: